DIG Lagat orders urgent fixes at Ngong police training school
By Kiprono Keileb, August 20, 2025Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat of the Kenya Police Service has directed urgent improvements at the Traffic Training School in Ngong following an inspection of the facility on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
The DIG toured the institution to assess its readiness to host upcoming training and capacity-building courses. His visit revealed several gaps that he insisted must be resolved within specific timelines to ensure the school is fully equipped for the task ahead.
The Ngong Traffic Training School has long been a crucial centre for shaping traffic officers across the country. However, Lagat’s assessment highlighted that some areas of the institution are not up to standard, sparking his directive for immediate action. The DIG underscored that readiness is non-negotiable as the school prepares to accommodate new cohorts of trainees.
“Several areas requiring urgent improvement were identified. He directed that these be addressed within set timelines to ensure the commencement of training and capacity-building courses,” the statement reads
Beyond the classroom and training grounds, Lagat also interacted with police athletes currently based in Ngong. He assured them of his confidence in their ability to excel at the national, regional, and international levels. According to him, their discipline and determination reflect the broader values expected within the Service. The DIG encouraged the athletes to maintain focus in their training, promising the administration’s support as they carry the police flag into major competitions.
Later, Lagat proceeded to the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong, where Commandant David Kainga, AIG, received him. His visit to the academy emphasised the importance of leadership development within the Service, highlighting the role of senior officers in setting standards for professionalism and accountability.
A host of senior police commanders accompanied him during the visit. They included Principal Deputy to the DIG-KPS, Patrick Tito (SAIG), GSU Commandant Ranson Lolmodooni (SAIG), National Police College Main Campus Commandant Nyale Munga (SAIG), Traffic Commandant Fredrick Ochieng (AIG), OC Sports Vigilance Isaac Sang (CP), Kajiado County Commander Alexander Shikhondi (CP), Adjutant of the NPC Main Campus Daniel Kipkemboi (SSP), Kajiado West Sub-County Commander Tom Achiya (SSP), and the DIG’s Personal Assistant, Patrick Kithure (ASP), among others.
The presence of such a large team of senior officers underlined the weight attached to Lagat’s inspection. His firm instructions for urgent fixes signal a demand for higher standards within police training institutions.
By pressing for improvements while motivating athletes and engaging with leadership structures, Lagat’s visit captured the twin goals of reform and morale-building within the Service. The focus now turns to how quickly the Ngong institutions will implement his directives before new training courses begin.