The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, takes home a gross monthly salary of Ksh652,742.
This is set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) in the latest review cycle for 2021–2025.
As the second-highest-ranking official in the National Police Service (NPS), Lagat’s remuneration places him in the top tier of public service, just below the Inspector General.
Moreover, the DIG oversees the Kenya Police Service under the broader structure of the National Police Service, which also includes the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Administration Police Service (APS), and Internal Affairs Unit, among others.
In addition to his salary, DIG Lagat enjoys an attractive benefits package.
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Other Benefits DIG Eliud Lagat Enjoys
This pay is de-consolidated into a basic salary, house allowance, and a salary market adjustment, in line with Kenya Gazette Notice No. 10347.
In addition to the salary, the DIG is entitled to a comprehensive range of non-monetary and monetary benefits.
These include an Official Vehicle. As per government policy, the DIG is assigned a fully maintained official vehicle, typically not exceeding 3000cc engine capacity.
Also, he gets a Medical Cover (annually) with the following benefits. Inpatient: Ksh10,000,000, Outpatient: Ksh300,000, Maternity: Ksh150,000, Dental: Ksh75,000 and Optical: Ksh75,000
The medical cover extends to one spouse and up to four children under 25 years who are fully dependent on the officer.
Additionally, Lagat enjoys provisions for a Car Loan of up to Ksh6 million and Mortgage Facility of up to Ksh30 million, repayable under favourable terms arranged by the National Treasury.
These benefits are part of a structured incentive system to ensure top officials in national security roles remain well-compensated and motivated.
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Uniform and Insignia
The DIG wears a ceremonial uniform distinctively marked by a shoulder badge featuring a laurel wreath, crossed scimitar sword, and swagger cane topped with a lion emblem.
Further, the gorget patches are 4cm by 9.5cm, adorned with three silver oak leaves and a service button.
Lagat also wears a cap peak with two rows of twisted silver lace, and a lanyard colour-coded by their service branch. However, he wears Gold or silver aiguillettes for ceremonial occasions.
Salaries Earned by Other Police Officers
The salary structure within the Kenya National Police Service is based on job groups, rank, level of education, and years of service.
Police officers fall under twelve job groups, ranging from F to S. The lowest-ranking officers earn less compared to those in senior leadership positions.
For instance, at the entry level, police recruits or constables who are fresh from training receive a basic monthly salary of approximately Ksh32,880. However, under proposed pay cuts by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), this may drop to Ksh18,760.
On the other hand, officers who rise to the rank of Corporal earn between Ksh42,660 and Ksh70,530. A Sergeant, often in charge of small teams or operations, earns about Ksh45,540 to Ksh74,280 monthly.
At the rank of Inspector or Chief Inspector, officers earn salaries ranging from Ksh48,660 to over Ksh96,540, depending on experience and tenure.
Also, an OCS, who oversees the operations of a police station, earns between Ksh70,000 and Ksh120,000 per month, while members of specialized units such as the General Service Unit (GSU) and Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) earn Ksh33,990 to Ks 45,540, depending on their job group (usually I to L).
However, they receive additional allowances for risk and operational deployment.
Officers under the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) receive salaries ranging between Ksh32,880 and Ksh854,241, depending on rank and role.
Both Traffic Police and AP officers earn between Ksh17,190 and Ksh180,090 monthly, while Police cadets, typically graduate recruits training for leadership roles, receive a basic salary of Ksh38,900, excluding allowances.
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