Ms Zipporah Nderitu, currently serves as the police advisor at the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC). The National Police Service (NPS) describes her as a distinguished police officer, scholar, innovator, and humanitarian whose career embodies excellence, resilience, and transformation.
From her first posting at Kileleshwa Police Station, through roles in Buruburu and Thika East, and at the Police Training Colleges, the NPS says Ms. Nderitu has grown into a respected leader and mentor, admired for her discipline, brilliance, and commitment to service.
Her remarkable journey has seen her rise from Police Constable to her current rank of Senior Superintendent of Police—a testament to her determination, integrity, and professionalism.
Academic achievement
Along the way, she has acquired outstanding academic and professional credentials, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology.
She is also soon to graduate with a Master’s in Strategic Leadership and Security Studies and holds numerous international certifications from training institutions in Ghana, Uganda, Italy, and beyond.
As a transformational leader, Ms. Nderitu spearheaded the creation of POLICARE—an integrated, survivor-focused, multi-agency response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
Today, POLICARE centres stand as a lasting symbol of her vision, offering medical, legal, psychosocial, and protective services to survivors under one roof. Her service and leadership have been recognised globally.
In 2016, she was appointed a Serving Sister of the Most Venerable Order of St John by command of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
She has also received commendations from the Franklin Police Department (USA) and the U.S. Senate for her exemplary service in policing and training. Furthermore, she was awarded the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) 2023 global award in New Zealand, presented by His Excellency President William Ruto.
Most recently, on World Humanitarian Day 2025, she was named one of the World Humanitarian Heroes—a powerful recognition of her impact in peacekeeping, humanitarian work, and security leadership.
In Kenya, she was nominated as the Best Individual Police Officer at the Outstanding Police Service Awards (OPSA), held by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority in 2014. Beyond her official duties, Ms. Nderitu passionately mentors young people, speaks in schools and churches on security matters, and serves as Vice Chairperson of the Professional Criminologists Association of Kenya.
She is indeed a role model, not only to her colleagues in uniform but also to countless women and girls across Kenya.
