The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is a central armed police force in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The CRPF's primary role lies in assisting the States and Union Territories to maintain law and order and provide Internal security. It is composed of the Central Reserve Police Force (Regular) and Central Reserve Police Force (Auxiliary).
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is a central armed police force in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs. CISF's primary mission is to provide security to large institutions,be it Governmental or privately owned.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is the national police force of Zimbabwe,having succeeded the British South Africa Police on 1 August 1980.
William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto is a Kenyan politician who is the fifth and current president of Kenya since 13 September 2022. Prior to becoming president,he served as the first elected deputy president of Kenya from 2013 to 2022. Previously,holders of the position were referred to as Vice President and the officeholder was unelected and appointed by the President. He previously served in three cabinet portfolios as the Minister for Home Affairs,the Minister of Agriculture and as Minister for Higher Education.
The Cabinet of the Republic of Kenya is made up of the elected President and Deputy President,together with the appointed Attorney General,and Cabinet Secretaries. Cabinet Secretaries are nominated by the President and approved by Parliament,following vetting procedure. Once approved,they can be reshuffled at the President's discretion.
The Kenya Police Service is a national body in charge of law enforcement in Kenya. It is subordinate to National Police Service which is headed by Inspector General of Police who exercises independent command over the Service. Kenya Police is headed by Deputy Inspector General. Kenya Police is divided into Service Headquarters in Nairobi,Formations,General Duty Commands and Training Institutions.
The Administration Police Service (APS) is a paramilitary security organization and is a branch of the Republic of Kenya's National Police Service.
The Royal Malaysia Police,is a (primarily) uniformed national and federal police force in Malaysia. The force is a centralised organisation,and its headquarters are located at Bukit Aman,Kuala Lumpur. The police force is led by an Inspector-General of Police (IGP) who,as of 23 June 2023,is Razarudin Husain.
Kenya's National Police Service (NPS) is the umbrella law enforcement organ in Kenya. The service was established in 2011 under Article 243 of the Constitution of Kenya,following dissolution of Kenya Police Force and Administration Police Force.
Sri Lanka Police is the civilian national police force of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The police force is responsible for enforcing criminal and traffic law,enhancing public safety,maintaining order and keeping the peace throughout Sri Lanka. The police force consists of 43 Territorial Divisions,67 Functional Divisions,432 Police Stations with more than 84,000 people. The professional head of the police is the Inspector General of Police who reports to the Minister of Law and Order as well as the National Police Commission. The last Inspector General of Police was Deshabandu Tennakoon. The Acing Inspector General of the Police is currently Senior DIG Priyantha Weerasooriya,who was appointed on September 27,2024
An inspector-general of police is a senior police officer in the police force or police service of several nations. The rank usually refers to the head of a large regional command within a police service,and in many countries refers to the most senior officer of the entire national police.
The State Armed Police Forces of India are the police units established for dealing with serious law and order situations requiring a higher level of armed expertise than normal. The State Armed Police Forces exist in addition to the ordinary police services of the various states.
The Fake PPO Probe is an investigation ordered by Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki into claims that an individual named Joshua Waiganjo had for 10 years passed off as a top policeman. He is alleged to have sacked and abused junior officers,and attended top security meetings.
The Andaman and Nicobar Police is the law enforcement agency for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands,India. A&N Police comes under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Home Affairs,Government of India. The A&N Police has a sanctioned strength of 4130 posts of various ranks in Civil Police,Criminal Investigation Department,Immigration and Foreigners Branch,Motor Vehicle Section,Traffic branch,Security Unit,Forensic Science Laboratory,Finger Print Unit,Dog Squad,Special Armed Police,Armed Police,Island Communication,Fire Service Units and India Reserve Battalion.
David Mwole Kimaiyo is a Kenyan police officer. He was the first Inspector General of the Kenya Police,a position created by the 2010 Kenyan Constitution to replace the position of Police commissioner. He was the first Kenya head of police whose appointment required approval by parliament.
The Kerala Police is the law enforcement agency for the Indian state of Kerala. Kerala Police has its headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram,the state capital. The motto of the force is "Mridhu Bhave Dhrida Kruthye" which means "Soft in Temperament,Firm in Action" in Sanskrit. It operates under the Department of Home,Government of Kerala. The force is headed by the State Police Chief,and the incumbent chief is Shaikh Darvesh Sahib,IPS.
Abraham Kithure Kindiki is a Kenyan politician and lawyer who is currently serving as the 2nd deputy President of Kenya since 1 November 2024. He assumed this office following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. Before becoming Deputy President,he served as the Cabinet Secretary for Interior from 22 October 2022 to 31 October 2024 under President William Ruto and he represented Tharaka-Nithi County in the Senate of Kenya from 2013 until 2022. He assumed office as the third Deputy President of Kenya under the new 2010 constitution.
The Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) was a proposed set of amendments to the Constitution of Kenya initially proposed in October 2019. In the wake of the 2017 general election annulment and subsequent re-run,incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta mandated the formation of the Presidential Taskforce on Building Bridges to Unity Advisory on 31 May 2018. The Taskforce was assigned to provide constitutional and legislative solutions in 9 broad categories:
- Lack of National Ethos
- Ethnic Antagonism and Competition
- Responsibilities and Rights
- Shared Prosperity
- Divisive Elections
- Safety and Security
- Devolution
- Corruption
- Inclusivity
The inspector-general of police,abbreviated as IGP,is the highest ranked officer of the Kenya Police Force,responsible for commanding and leading the Kenya Police. He is also in charge of overall and independent command and matter of the National Police Service. The position was established in 1964 as the commissioner of police. It was renamed to inspect-general of police in 2012,to serve as the head of the two police bodies of Kenya for a four-year term. The Kenya Police Service and the Administration Police Service is also headed by a deputy inspector-general who is appointed by the president of Kenya and approved by the parliament. The current inspector-general as of July 2024 is Douglas Kanja,CBS,in the acting capacity following the resignation of the previous IGP Eng. Japheth N. Koome,MGH.
Events in the year 2024 in Kenya.
