ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Police Service Act
110. Composition of the Reserve
Edition: 2023-09-15 · In force
110. Composition of the Reserve
(1)The National Police Reserve (hereinafter referred to as "the Reserve") shall consist of such persons resident in Kenya (other than serving members of the Kenya disciplined services) as, having attained the age of eighteen years but not above the fifty five years, volunteer for service and are enrolled as reserve police officers.(2)The National Security Council shall determine the maximum number Reserve police officers.(3)The Reserve may be deployed in Kenya to assist the Kenya Police Service or the Administration Police Service in their respective mandates including in the—(a)maintenance of law and order;(b)preservation of peace;(c)protection of life and property;(d)prevention and detection of crime;(e)apprehension of offenders; and(f)enforcement of all laws and regulations with which the Service is charged.(3A)The police reserve officers shall—(a)be provided with proper uniform, service identity cards and weapons;(b)be deployed in specific areas, with defined commands and supervision structures; and(c)undergo vetting and training before deployment.(4)A person serving as a Reserve police officer shall be bound by the same requirements as a police officer and shall be supervised by the Service.(5)The Commission shall keep, maintain and update a database of all the officers of the Reserve police officers.(6)The Commission shall upon the commencement of this Act, vet all existing Reserve police efficers to assess their suitability and competence, and any such officer who fails the vetting shall not continue to serve the Service.(7)The Inspector-General shall, undertake the training of police reserve officers to ensure that they are conversant with the relevant provisions of the Constitution and this Act.