Nairobi Police Stations: Locations, Contacts & Transport Guide

Nairobi has a network of police stations serving the city centre, residential neighbourhoods, commercial districts and major transport corridors.

This Metros Kenya guide provides information on police stations in Nairobi, their locations and connections to the city’s transport network.

For an immediate police or security emergency, call 999, 112 or 911.

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Major Police Stations in Nairobi

Central Police Station

Central Police Station serves Nairobi’s central business district and surrounding areas.

Its CBD location makes it accessible from many parts of Nairobi through public transport services terminating or passing through the city centre.

Passengers travelling to the CBD can use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify routes from different parts of the city.

Kamukunji Police Station

Kamukunji Police Station serves the Kamukunji area and surrounding parts of eastern Nairobi.

The area is connected to Nairobi CBD and Eastlands through several major roads and public transport corridors.

Commuters should confirm the appropriate boarding point and nearest convenient stage when travelling to the station.

Kilimani Police Station

Kilimani Police Station serves Kilimani and surrounding areas.

Kilimani is connected with Nairobi CBD through several public transport corridors, including services operating around Ngong Road, Hurlingham and neighbouring areas.

Passengers should confirm their route and alighting point before travelling.

Parklands Police Station

Parklands Police Station serves Parklands and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Public transport services connect the area with Nairobi CBD, Ngara, Highridge, Westlands and other parts of northern Nairobi.

Passengers travelling from outside Parklands may need to use the CBD or another major interchange depending on their origin.

Pangani Police Station

Pangani Police Station serves Pangani and surrounding areas north of Nairobi CBD.

Pangani sits close to important transport corridors connecting the city centre with Thika Road, Murang’a Road and Eastlands.

Passengers should confirm the service that provides the most convenient connection to the station.

Buruburu Police Station

Buruburu Police Station serves Buruburu and surrounding parts of Eastlands.

Buruburu is connected to Nairobi CBD and neighbouring estates through the Jogoo Road transport corridor.

Passengers travelling from other parts of Nairobi may connect through the CBD or an Eastlands interchange depending on their origin.

Embakasi Police Station

Embakasi Police Station serves Embakasi and surrounding neighbourhoods.

The wider Embakasi transport network connects with Nairobi CBD, Mombasa Road, Airport North Road, Outer Ring Road and neighbouring Eastlands estates.

Passengers should identify the appropriate Embakasi service and confirm the closest stage to the station.

Industrial Area Police Station

Industrial Area Police Station serves Nairobi’s Industrial Area and surrounding commercial and residential zones.

Industrial Area is connected to the CBD and several parts of Eastlands through roads including Enterprise Road, Likoni Road and surrounding corridors.

For wider transport information, see the Nairobi Industrial Area Transport Guide.

Lang’ata Police Station

Lang’ata Police Station serves Lang’ata and surrounding areas.

The Lang’ata Road corridor provides one of the main public transport connections between the area and Nairobi CBD.

Passengers can identify services operating along the corridor through the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.

Karen Police Station

Karen Police Station serves Karen and surrounding neighbourhoods southwest of Nairobi.

Public transport connections towards Karen generally operate through the wider Lang’ata Road and Ngong Road transport networks.

Depending on the point of origin, passengers may need to change vehicles before reaching the station area.

Gigiri Police Station

Gigiri Police Station serves Gigiri and surrounding areas in northern Nairobi.

The area is connected with the CBD through the wider Limuru Road, Parklands and Ruaka transport network.

Passengers should confirm the most appropriate route and alighting point for their journey.

Kasarani Police Station

Kasarani Police Station serves Kasarani and neighbouring areas along the Thika Road corridor.

Kasarani has frequent public transport connections with Nairobi CBD and neighbouring areas including Roysambu, Zimmerman and Githurai.

The Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database provides information about services operating along the corridor.

Kawangware Police Station

Kawangware Police Station serves Kawangware and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Kawangware is connected with Nairobi CBD and neighbouring areas through several public transport corridors, including services operating through Ngong Road and surrounding roads.

Passengers should confirm the most convenient service based on their point of origin.

Kayole Police Station

Kayole Police Station serves Kayole and surrounding parts of Eastlands.

Public transport connections between Nairobi CBD and Kayole generally operate through the wider Jogoo Road and Kangundo Road transport network.

Passengers travelling from other parts of Nairobi may need to interchange depending on their origin.

Dandora Police Station

Dandora Police Station serves Dandora and surrounding neighbourhoods in eastern Nairobi.

Public transport services connect Dandora with Nairobi CBD and neighbouring Eastlands areas through several corridors.

Passengers should confirm the appropriate Dandora service and the nearest convenient alighting point before travelling.

Police Emergency Numbers

For an immediate police or security emergency:

Police Emergency → 999 | 112 | 911

These numbers should be used when urgent police assistance is required.

For a wider list of emergency contacts, see the Nairobi Emergency Numbers Guide.

Reporting Crime to the DCI

Information relating to crime and investigations can also be reported to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

Fichua Kwa DCI → 0800 722 203

DCI WhatsApp → 0709 570 000

For an incident requiring immediate police response, use the national police emergency numbers.

Getting to a Police Station by Public Transport

For non-emergency visits, Nairobi’s public transport network can provide access to police stations across the city.

A typical journey can be understood as:

Origin → Transport Corridor → Police Station Area → Nearest Suitable Stage → Police Station

Use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database to identify services operating towards the relevant area.

The Nairobi Bus Stations, Matatu Stages & Termini Guide provides information about major boarding and interchange points.

Operator information is available through the Nairobi Matatu SACCOs, Routes & Destinations Directory.

When to Use Emergency Numbers Instead

Travelling to a police station may be appropriate for reporting non-urgent matters, obtaining assistance or following up on an existing case.

However, if a crime is occurring, someone is in immediate danger or urgent police intervention is required, call 999, 112 or 911 instead of travelling to a police station first.

When calling, provide your location as accurately as possible and briefly explain the nature of the emergency.

Nairobi Emergency Services Directory

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Return to the Nairobi Emergency Services Guide for the complete emergency-services directory.

Emergency Information Verification

Police station locations, contacts and service arrangements can change. Where necessary, confirm current information through the National Police Service or the relevant police station.

For an immediate police or security emergency, call 999, 112 or 911.