National Police Service Commission Act
2. Interpretation
2. Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—"Association of Professional Societies of East Africa" means the association of that name registered under the Societies Act (Cap. 108);"chairperson" means the chairperson of the Commission appointed under the Constitution and section 6 of this Act;"Cabinet Secretary" means the Cabinet Secretary for the time being responsible for matters relating to policing;"Commission" means the National Police Service Commission established under Article 246 of the Constitution;"counselling" means a process where a person with difficulties is assisted to think through the problems and find a possible solution;"Deputy Inspectors-General" means the Deputy Inspectors-General appointed in accordance with Article 245 of the Constitution;"disciplinary action" means imposition of any punishment against a member of staff of the Service on account of breach of any code of conduct;"member" means a member of the Commission appointed in accordance with section 6;"Secretary" means the Secretary appointed under section 15;"Service" means the National Police Service established under Article 243 of the Constitution;"Police officer" has the same meaning assigned to it in the National Police Service Act;"psychosocial support" means an intervention that aims to protect or promote mental well-being, prevent or treat mental health conditions;"Inspector-General" means the Inspector-General appointed in accordance with article 245 of the Constitution and this Act;"member of staff" includes civilian members of staff of the Service; and"wellness" means practising healthy habits regularly to attain better physical and mental health outcomes.[Act No. 19 of 2025, s. 2]Source: Kenya Law