Police Dismiss Claims Central Police Station OCS Was Being Processed for Court Appearance

The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed social media reports alleging that the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Central Police Station in Nairobi was being processed for a court appearance, terming the claims false and misleading.

In a press statement released on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the police said reports circulating online suggesting that the Central Police Station OCS was facing court action were inaccurate.

“The National Police Service wishes to respond to entirely erroneous and misleading social media reports alleging that the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) of Central Police Station, Nairobi, was being processed for a court appearance. This information is incorrect,” the statement read.

The police explained that the service has internal procedures for handling issues involving its officers, noting that such mechanisms may lead to administrative or disciplinary action where necessary.

According to the NPS, court appearances involving police officers do not happen arbitrarily and must meet specific legal requirements.

“The NPS, like any disciplined service, has internal mechanisms to address matters concerning its members. These mechanisms may result in either administrative or disciplinary action,” the statement added.

The service further clarified that at no point was the Central Police Station OCS being processed for a court appearance.

Police also urged members of the public to verify information before sharing it, warning against reliance on unverified social media reports.

“We appreciate the speed and dynamism of social media but remind the public to obtain and verify accurate information on such matters directly from the National Police Service,” the statement said.

The statement was signed by Muchiri Nyaga, Director of Corporate Communication and Spokesperson for the National Police Service.

The clarification comes amid growing scrutiny of police operations and increased public attention to developments involving law enforcement agencies, with social media increasingly becoming a major source of information — and misinformation.