On Valentine’s Day 2025, Deputy Inspectors General Eliud Lagat of the Kenya Police Service (KPS) and Gilbert Masengeli of the Administration Police Service (APS) took to the streets of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) to distribute flowers to the public.
This act was a unique way to celebrate the day of love and strengthen community-police relations.
The initiative was seen as an effort to foster a positive image of the police force, showcasing their commitment to not only security but also community engagement.
The gesture was warmly received by Kenyans, adding a touch of humanity to the often stern face of law enforcement.
Netizens highlighted this event with hashtags like #ValentinesDay2025 and #NPSCares, indicating the public’s appreciation for this out-of-the-ordinary interaction.
People celebrated this move as a step towards building trust and camaraderie between the police and citizens.
Both Lagat and Masengeli have been vocal about transforming the approach to policing in Kenya, emphasizing community policing.
This Valentine’s Day activity aligns with their vision to make police presence more approachable and less intimidating, thereby encouraging community members to work hand-in-hand with law enforcement for safer neighbourhoods.
Deputy Inspectors General Eliud Lagat (KPS) and Gilbert Masengeli (APS) give flowers to Kenyans in Nairobi CBD to celebrate Valentine’s Day pic.twitter.com/vlGnx6Of5Y
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) February 14, 2025
