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Originally published by Capital Newstop
February 27, 2026
3h ago
Court of Appeal Halts Inspector-General’s Exclusive Police Powers Pending Appeal

The ELRC had previously ruled that the NPSC has no constitutional power over recruitment, promotion, or dismissal of police officers, placing these responsibilities entirely under the Inspector-General. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
The Court of Appeal has temporarily halted a decision granting the Inspector-General of Police exclusive powers over police promotions and dismissals. This move comes as the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) appeals a previous ruling.
- The suspension pauses decisions on promotions and dismissals, pending a full hearing within three months.
- Key organizations involved include the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
- The case aims to clarify constitutional authority between the Inspector-General of Police and the NPSC regarding police career management.
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