Functions of the Kenya Police Service
As outlined in Part III, section 24 of the National Police Service Act, the functions of the Kenya Police are: 
•    Provide assistance to the public when in need
•    Maintenance of law and order
•    Preservation of peace
•    Protection of life and property
•    Investigation of crimes
•    Collection of criminal intelligence
•    Prevention and deduction of crime
•    Apprehension of offenders
•    Enforcement of laws and regulations with which it is charged
•    Performance of any other duties as may be assigned by the Inspector General in accordance with the law