NAIROBI, Kenya — The Administration Police Service (APS) has congratulated Chief Inspector James Tindi after he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Politics and International Relations from Pondicherry University in India, marking a significant academic milestone within the National Police Service (NPS).
In a statement issued on Thursday, January 15, APS said the doctorate was obtained through a fully sponsored scholarship and reflects growing emphasis on intellectual development, professionalism, and evidence-based leadership within the security sector.
“The Administration Police Service proudly congratulates Dr. James Tindi (CIP) on the successful completion of his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Politics and International Relations at Pondicherry University,” the statement said.
“This remarkable achievement, attained through a fully sponsored scholarship, reflects exceptional discipline, intellectual rigor, and commitment to service.”
APS noted that Tindi’s academic achievement aligns with the service’s values and the broader reform agenda within the National Police Service, which increasingly encourages continuous learning alongside operational duty.
The service highlighted Tindi’s long academic journey, describing it as a demonstration of perseverance and structured professional growth while serving as an active police officer.
“Dr. Tindi’s academic journey is a compelling testament of perseverance and steady professional growth,” APS said. “He progressed from a Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy at the Technical University of Kenya, to a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Information Technology, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Humanitarian Law, a Diploma in Disaster and Emergency Management, a Master of Arts in Political Science under a Government of Kenya scholarship, and ultimately a Doctoral degree.”
APS further underscored the policy relevance of Tindi’s doctoral research, which examined security dynamics in humanitarian settings.
“His PhD research, titled ‘Refugee Security in Kakuma Refugee Settlements,’ contributes valuable insights into security management, policy formulation, and inter-agency coordination in complex humanitarian environments,” the statement said.
According to APS, Tindi has also published scholarly work on Kenya’s police peacekeeping contribution in Haiti, community policing as a non-traditional law enforcement strategy, and Africa–India cooperation in higher education, reinforcing the role of research in shaping modern policing.
The service said Tindi acknowledged institutional and personal support that enabled his academic success.
“Dr. Tindi has expressed sincere appreciation to the Government of Kenya, the National Police Service, the Administration Police Service, particularly the Deputy Inspector General Mr. Gilbert Masengeli, CBS, OGW, SS, as well as his colleagues and family, for the unwavering support throughout his academic journey,” APS said.
Tindi’s achievement comes amid a growing trend of advanced academic attainment within APS. In October 2025, Assistant Superintendent of Police Dr. Margaret Wanjuhi Naserian Gakami made history as the first woman in the Administration Police Service to earn a doctorate degree.
The NPS said Gakami’s journey—from her upbringing in Illasit village in Loitokitok to earning a PhD in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi—symbolised resilience and commitment to service.
Her work, including leadership as Dagoretti South Sub-County AP Commander and community initiatives through the Gakami Mustard Seed Foundation, has been cited as strengthening police-community relations.
