The National Police Service (NPS) is calling for journalists to exercise high standards of accuracy, fairness, and accountability in their work before the 2027 General Election.
Director of Corporate Communications Muchiri Nyaga and Spokesperson to the National Police Service, issued the message in September 2026, at the Missing Voices Annual Journalists’ Training that took place at Voyager Beach Resort in Mombasa.
According to NPS still stands for professionalism impartiality accountability, and respect for human rights, as the country prepares to hold the General Election.
“We’ve the responsibility to the country to be on standby to create a safer environment at the time when Kenyans will be exercising their democratic rights for instance, ” the police spokesperson said.
Muchiri Nyaga described that professional journalism can become a vital tool in bringing the police to its citizens. He, because of this, strongly pleaded with reporters not only to double, check the facts but also to keep from allegations that are still not proved.
“When covering sensitive cases, like those during elections, the media should be careful and take contextual information into account, ” the spokesperson added.
Nyaga stressed on continuous cooperation and interaction between the police and the press through credible and timely reporting as the most efficient way of handling the spread of misinformation and disinformation.
He identified the Directorate of Corporate Communications and the NPS Spokesperson’s office as key channels for journalists seeking official information and clarification.
The police spokesperson asked for collective commitment from NPS media civil society and the populace in the fight for accountability, information accuracy and public assurance before the 2027 General Election.