The Headquarters Sub-Unit is based at Ruaraka. The main responsibilities ranged from quelling civil disturbances, protection of vital government installations, VIP protection and other operational assignments in Nairobi and beyond.
Companies Of The Sub-Unit
1.Headquarters Company I
2.Headquarters Company II
3.Headquarters Sub-Unit Outposts
4.VIP Protection Company
5.Embassies Protection Company (EPC)
6.Logistic Support Company
Recce sub-unit is a GSU specialized sub-unit with its headquarters at Ruiru in Kiambu County and deployed across the country.
Presidential guard Sub-unit is vested with the mandate of offering security to State Houses, State Lodges, the first family, Former Heads of State, Former Vice President and their residences. As a dedicated outfit of the General Service Unit charged with the operation of the highest office, it has intensified the security checks and screening of vehicles and persons accessing the facilities.
The NPC Embakasi ‘B’ Campus is one of the seven police training colleges in Kenya. It specializes in Basic Training (newly recruited officers to Kenya Police Service) Promotional Training, and Capacity-Building Training. The campus forms an integral part of the General Service Unit (GSU). Annually, the college trains an average of 5,000 officers of various cadres. It is headed by a Commanding Officer.
The National Police Service College Magadi Field Campus is an extension of the National Police College Embakasi B Campus, dedicated to offer field and practical training to all the trainees undergoing various courses at the training institution.
Vision
To be a leading national and regional institution in developing and offering excellent training in operational policing.
Mission
To produce well trained highly qualified professional and motivated work force that is accountable and responsive to public needs.
Motto
Striving for professionalism and excellence