NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s Administration Police Service (APS) is celebrating a double milestone after one of its officers qualified for the World Para Air Shooting Championship in Dubai, while another made history as the first woman in the service to earn a doctorate.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the National Police Service (NPS) confirmed that the international para shooting competition will run from October 25 to November 5, 2025, marking Kenya’s debut on the global stage for the adaptive sport.
“In a remarkable stride towards inclusivity and excellence, the National Police Service has achieved a historic milestone with the formation of its first-ever para shooting team,” the statement read.
Among those representing the country will be Corporal Clive Kisia of the Administration Police Service, whose qualification was hailed as a major breakthrough for both the officer and the service.
“Among the selected participants is Corporal Clive Kisia from the Administration Police Service (APS). Team Kenya, comprising six talented athletes, will be representing the Nation on the global stage,” the NPS added.
The formation of the para shooting team underscores the service’s broader commitment to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and recognition of officers with disabilities within the police ranks.
It also aligns with Kenya’s obligations under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2003, which calls for equal opportunities in employment and sports participation.
The World Para Air Shooting Championship will feature adaptive athletes from over 50 countries competing in precision marksmanship events under the International Paralympic Committee’s shooting sport regulations.
The announcement follows another historic achievement within the service — Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dr. Margaret Wanjuhi Naserian Gakami recently became the first woman in the APS to earn a Doctorate in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi.
According to the NPS, Gakami’s journey from humble beginnings in Illasit village, Loitokitok, to academic and professional excellence embodies resilience and determination.
“When Dr. Margaret Wanjuhi Naserian Gakami graduated with a PhD, she made history as the first woman in the Administration Police Service to earn a doctorate degree. Her achievement marked the culmination of years of discipline and determination,” the statement read.
Gakami joined the police service in 2011 as a Graduate Police Constable, training at the Administration Police Training College (now the National Police College – Embakasi A Campus).
Through consistent hard work, she rose through the ranks to become Dagoretti South Sub-County Administration Police Commander, a position she holds “with distinction and humility,” according to NPS.
Her academic path included a Higher Diploma in Police Science, followed by a Master’s Degree in 2017, before attaining her PhD.
“Balancing her studies, career, and family life was no easy feat, yet she pressed on with resilience and faith. Her story stands as a powerful inspiration — a reminder that with determination, focus, and grace, no dream is too distant to achieve,” the police service noted.
The twin achievements highlight a growing culture of professional excellence and human development within Kenya’s disciplined services.
Security analysts note that such milestones reflect the National Police Service’s ongoing transformation agenda, emphasizing inclusivity, education, and innovation — key pillars under the National Police Service Reforms Framework (2020–2030).
Both milestones, observers say, reaffirm the police’s evolving role beyond traditional law enforcement — into a more empowered, socially responsive, and globally competitive institution.
“These are not just individual triumphs,” said a senior APS officer who requested anonymity. “They show how far our service has come in nurturing talent and building a culture of professionalism and dignity.”
As Corporal Kisia prepares to don the Kenyan flag in Dubai and Dr. Gakami continues her leadership in Dagoretti South, their journeys symbolize the transformative spirit driving Kenya’s uniformed services — one that celebrates courage, intellect, and the breaking of barriers.
