NPS Finally Breaks Silence on Viral Claims of Over 30 Kalenjin OCSs in Nairobi Police Stations
The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed a viral social media post claiming that more than 30 Officers Commanding Station (OCSs) in Nairobi are from the Kalenjin community.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 5, the police service described the circulating list as fake and urged members of the public to ignore the misleading information.
The post, which spread widely on X, claimed to identify the officers in charge of all 33 police stations across Nairobi. It attracted significant public attention because many of the names listed appeared to have Kalenjin origins.
The viral post also identified Eliud Lagat as the Deputy Inspector General of Police. However, the NPS maintained that the entire list was false and should not be treated as authentic.
Despite the clarification, many Kenyans online argued that simply dismissing the list was not enough. They called on the police service to publish the official list of serving OCSs in Nairobi to eliminate confusion and stop the spread of misinformation.
Some social media users questioned whether the officers named in the viral post were real police officers and whether they currently serve in the stations mentioned.
Others insisted that releasing verified information would improve transparency and restore public confidence.
However, not everyone disputed the NPS statement. A few users supported the police service, with one saying that the officer commanding Makongeni Police Station is not from the Kalenjin community, suggesting that the viral list contained inaccurate information.
The incident also sparked debate about the growing problem of misinformation on social media. Some Kenyans urged authorities to take legal action against individuals who deliberately spread false information online, arguing that such claims can fuel unnecessary tension.
The controversy highlights the sensitivity surrounding ethnic representation in public institutions, particularly within the security sector.
Allegations of unequal appointments based on ethnicity have frequently generated public debate in Kenya, making unverified claims highly contentious.
By the time the NPS issued its statement, it had not released an official list of the officers currently commanding Nairobi's 33 police stations.
Many Kenyans continue to call for greater transparency to help counter misinformation and strengthen public trust in the country's security agencies.
