Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja./HANDOUTThe National Police Service has begun investigations into an incident in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, that left two law enforcement officers injured and two government vehicles damaged.
The incident is believed to have occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026, with police accusing some politicians of contravening the Public Order Act, Cap 56.
In a statement, NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said preliminary reports indicated that the individuals involved engaged in actions that undermined public order and the rule of law.
“Two law enforcement officers sustained injuries, and two government vehicles were damaged,” Nyaga said.
He said the conduct was unacceptable and had no place in a democratic society governed by the Constitution and the rule of law.
Nyaga added that investigations had commenced to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and that appropriate action would be taken against anyone found culpable.
“Investigations have commenced to establish the full circumstances of the incident. Upon their conclusion, appropriate action will be taken against any person found culpable, in accordance with the law,” he said.
The NPS statement did not identify the politicians it accused of violating the Public Order Act or provide details of how the officers were injured and the government vehicles damaged.
Police called on political leaders, their supporters and other stakeholders to exercise restraint, uphold peace and respect the rule of law.
Nyaga said the call was necessary to ensure political activities did not compromise public safety or disrupt lawful gatherings.
The police service further warned that individuals found contravening the Public Order Act, engaging in acts of violence, sponsoring criminal gangs, inciting supporters or disrupting lawful gatherings would face action in accordance with the law.
The NPS maintained that its response would apply to all individuals regardless of their political affiliations or positions.
“No person, regardless of social status, political affiliation or public office, is above the law,” Nyaga said.
The statement comes amid heightened political activity in the county, where politicians and their supporters have been holding public engagements.
NPS urged political leaders to ensure their activities remained peaceful and within the law, warning that actions threatening public order could endanger members of the public and law enforcement officers.
Nyaga said the police service remained committed to carrying out its constitutional mandate without political interference.
“The National Police Service remains apolitical, impartial and dedicated to fulfilling its constitutional mandate,” he said.
He added that the service would continue working to protect members of the public while maintaining professionalism and integrity in its operations.
