Administration Police Service

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓! 🏉

After seven years of hard work, resilience, and unwavering determination, the Administration Police Warriors RUGBY Club have reclaimed their place among Kenya's rugby elite. The Warriors capped off a remarkable campaign by defeating Kenya Prisons 31-08 in the final, earning promotion back to the KRU Championship Division.

From a thrilling semi-final comeback against Kabarak University to a dominant championship-winning performance, the team displayed true warrior spirit every step of the way. Congratulations to Ephraim Papai, the players, coaches, officials, and supporters who made this historic achievement possible.

This victory is more than a trophy, it is a testament to discipline, teamwork, and belief. The Warriors are back where they belong. Simba Ni Mmoja!

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𝐉𝐂𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐍𝐎. 𝟐/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐏𝐓𝐂 𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐈

Today, 2nd June 2026, the Commandant RDU, Mr. Godfrey Otunge, CBS, OGW, SAIG, represented the Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service (DIG-APS), Mr. Gilbert Masengeli, CBS, OGW, SS, in officiating the opening of the Joint Counter Terrorism Training Advisory Team (JCTTAT) Pre-deployment Course No. 2/2026 at the Border Police Training Campus (BPTC), Kitui.

Mr. Otunge arrived at the campus alongside Commandant BPU, Mr. Davies Lomwatu, OGW, HSC, SAIG,Director Training and Research Ms. Bianca Nzioki MBS, psc(R) AIG and Deputy Commandant BPU, Mr. Edward Ochola, OGW, AIG. They were received by the Commandant BPTC, Mr. Kiplangat Chirchir, AIG.

While delivering the DIG-APS’s speech, Mr. Otunge stated that the course, which has drawn participants from BPU G Company, is designed to impart critical skills required for specialized operational duties. In his message, the DIG emphasized: “The weapon you carry is only as responsible as the mind that controls it. Excellence is not an act but a habit. A river is not strong because of one drop of water, but because of the many drops that flow together.”

The course will equip officers with essential competencies in tactical intelligence, Counter-IED measures, tactical medicine, Forward Operating Base (FOB) fortification, among other specialised areas.

Mr. Otunge encouraged the participants to embrace teamwork, discipline, and professionalism throughout the training period.

Also present were Mr. Mwadzemba Tsuma, SSP, Operations Officer BPU; Officer Commanding Kandologwe Field Training Camp, Mr. Nicholas Ndaisi, ASP; Captain Chris Bonnick a Royal Marines Commando; Flying Officer Josh Daley Bowden of the Royal Air Force Regiment; Mr. Al Laoutaris Royal Marines Commando, among other senior Officers and instructors.

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

‎Colour and a sense of camaraderie marked the Inter-Games Sports Competition as participants of SOIP Course 1/2026 took part in various sporting activities at ASTU, Gilgil.
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‎The event formed part of the course's recreation and physical fitness programme aimed at promoting wellness, teamwork, and overall wellbeing among participants. Also present were instructors from various departments, who joined the trainees in the activities, further fostering unity, mentorship, and team spirit.
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‎Speaking during the event, the Commanding Officer, Mr. John Makokha, SP, noted that the Inter-Games Sports Competition plays a vital role in fostering teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship - qualities that are indespensable in leadership.
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‎The activities provided a refreshing break from the demanding training schedule while reinforcing the importance of physical fitness, team cohesion, and a healthy work-life balance.

𝐀𝐏𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟔𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐀𝐉𝐈𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘

Today, 1st June 2026, the Administration Police Service (APS), led by the Deputy Inspector General, APS, Mr. Gilbert Masengeli, CBS, OGW, SS, joined Kenyans across the country in commemorating the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, whose national climax was held in Wajir County.

The event was presided over by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, and underscored the Government's commitment to inclusion, national unity, and equitable development across all regions of the country.

In Wajir, the APS was represented during the ceremonial march-past by four formations: Division One, comprising officers from the host region adorned in ceremonial uniform; Division Two, the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU); Division Three, the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU); and Division Four, the Border Police Unit (BPU).

In his address, the President highlighted the Government's plans to enhance development and inclusion in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) through comprehensive livestock support programmes. These initiatives will include livestock restocking and feeding programmes aimed at empowering pastoralist communities, strengthening livelihoods, and fostering sustainable economic growth. The interventions are also expected to increase opportunities for Agropreneur, thereby boosting economic development in these regions.

This year's Madaraka Day theme, "Education, Skills and the Future," aligns closely with the National Police Service Strategic Plan, which places significant emphasis on capacity building and professional development.

Accompanying the DIG APS in Wajir were Mr. Godfrey Otunge, SAIG, Commandant RDU; Mr. James Kamau, SAIG, Chief of Staff; Mr. Haron Nthiga, AIG, Director of Complaints, Inspections and Quality Assurance; and Mr. Charles Mutuma, AIG, Commandant NGAPU, among other senior officers

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒:

𝐃𝐈𝐆 -𝐀𝐏𝐒 𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐈, 𝐂𝐁𝐒, 𝐎𝐆𝐖, 𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟔𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐀𝐉𝐈𝐑.