NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE PURGES SENIOR COMMAND OVER NANDI HILLS ‘POOL TABLE’ SCANDAL
In a sweeping move signaling a new era of command accountability, the National Police Service (NPS) has axed six senior officers from their posts in the wake of a “disturbing” incident captured on CCTV in Nandi Hills.
The drastic administrative action, ordered directly by the Inspector General, follows the circulation of a video that sent shockwaves through the service and the public. The footage, authenticated by internal investigators, was recorded at a pool table venue in Nandi Hills, though specific details of the misconduct remain officially undisclosed. The nature of the incident, described strongly enough to trigger a top-level purge, has sparked intense public speculation.
In a hardline press statement released today, the NPS named and shamed the commanders deemed responsible for the breach of conduct within their jurisdictions. The list targets the very top of the local chain of command:
· The Sub-County Police Commander (OCPD) for Tinderet.
· The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) for Songoh.
· The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) for Nandi Hills.
· The Officers in Charge of the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), General Service Unit (GSU), and Administration Police Special Operations Unit (ASTU) all based at Songoh Camp.
This is not a case of punishing a few rogue junior officers. By training its sights squarely on the OCPD and the heads of multiple specialized units, the NPS is sending an unequivocal message: the buck stops with leadership.
“This action deliberately focuses on local commanders to ensure they are held fully accountable for all conduct within their jurisdictions,” the statement read, leaving no room for ambiguity. “There will be no tolerance for such misconduct.”
The statement, signed by Director of Corporate Communications Muchhil Nyaga, struck a tone of rare public contrition mixed with firm resolve. “The NPS deeply regrets the incident at Nandi Hills and extends its sympathies to the victims,” it said, before reaffirming a commitment to the rule of law.
Beyond the apologies, the Inspector General issued a stark reminder to every officer nationwide, calling their duty to protect public safety and property “an integral and cardinal obligation” that demands constant professionalism.
The swift and severe response suggests the NPS leadership is acutely aware of the devastating toll such scandals take on hard-earned public trust. It marks a decisive shift from a historical pattern of opaque internal disciplinary measures to a public-facing doctrine of command responsibility.
As the six senior officers are immediately shown the door, the question on many Kenyans’ minds remains: What exactly happened around that pool table in Nandi Hills? While the NPS has drawn a line under the accountability of the commanders, the public awaits further clarity on the actions that necessitated such a dramatic clean-up at the top.
