As Deputy Inspector General of Police, Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat officiated the course closure for General Service Unit (GSU) recruits at the National Police Service College, Magadi Field Campus, on 11 September 2026, our cameras captured some of the defining moments before, during and after the ceremony.
From the final preparations to the formal proceedings, the images capture the discipline, determination and pride that marked the recruits’ journey through training.
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, inspects a parade of General Service Unit (GSU) recruits during the course closure ceremony at the National Police Service College, Magadi Field Campus.
GSU recruits maintain a straight and disciplined formation at the Order Arms position, with their rifles grounded and held firmly during the course closure ceremony at the National Police Service College, Magadi Field Campus.
GSU recruits carrying the unit’s flags lead the much-awaited course closure parade at the National Police Service College, Magadi Field Campus.
The Oath to Serve: GSU recruits make a solemn commitment to serve the nation during the course closure ceremony at the National Police Service College, Magadi Field Campus.
GSU in the Mirror: A female GSU recruit adjusts her beret as she prepares for the course closure ceremony at the National Police Service College, Magadi Field Campus.
Polishing for Parade: Before the boots hit the parade square, a GSU recruit gives them a final shine, ensuring every detail is in place for the course closure ceremony officiated by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Kenya Police Service, Eliud Lagat, at the National Police Service College, Magadi Field Campus.
Boots Tight, Mission Ahead: GSU recruits lace up and secure their boots, readying themselves for the parade and the demanding duty that awaits beyond the training ground.
A GSU Beret, Just Right: A GSU recruit makes a final adjustment to a colleague’s beret, ensuring the finishing touches meet the precision and smartness demanded on the course closure parade.
How It Started: GSU recruits carry the saluting dais into position, preparing the ceremonial ground ahead of the course closure parade at the National Police Service College, Magadi Field Campus.
Our zoom-in reveals: “General Service Unit – Response with Precision,” the motto emblazoned on a GSU recruit’s shoulder badge during the recruits’ course closure ceremony at the National Police Service College, Magadi Field Campus, Kajiado County.
