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Police jolted into action after 200 officers suffer mental illness

Kenya Police Service (Cadets) follow proceedings at Kiganjo Police Training College in Nyeri [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

The National Police Service (NPS) is closely monitoring more than 200 officers with mental illness in the wake of rising suicide and murder cases.

According to a document prepared by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), it is assessing 104 officers to determine their suitability to continue serving while another 113 are being treated for mental distress.

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