Kenya is beaming with pride after one of its own from the Administration Police Service (APS) secured a place in the prestigious World Para Air Shooting Championship.
In a statement on Wednesday, October 22, the APS confirmed that the competition is set to take place in Dubai from Saturday, October 25, to Wednesday, November 5.
"In a remarkable stride towards inclusivity and excellence, the National Police Service (NPS) has achieved a historic milestone with the formation of its first-ever para shooting team.
"The team is set to participate in the upcoming World Para Air Shooting Championship in Dubai, scheduled from October 25th to November 5th, 2025," the statement read.
Among those who will carry Kenya’s flag high in Dubai is Corporal Clive Kisia of the Administration Police Service (APS), whose qualification symbolizes both personal and institutional achievement.
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“Among the selected participants is Corporal Clive Kisia from the Administration Police Service (APS). Team Kenya, comprising six talented athletes will be representing the Nation on the global stage," the statement added.
This comes two weeks after Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dr. Margaret Wanjuhi Naserian Gakami made history by becoming the first woman in the Administration Police Service to earn a Doctorate degree.
In an update on Monday, October 13, the National Police Service (NPS) said her journey from humble beginnings in Loitokitok to national recognition is one defined by perseverance and a commitment to personal growth.
"When Dr. Margaret Wanjuhi Naserian Gakami, ASP, graduated with a PhD in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi, she made history as the first woman in the Administration Police Service to earn a doctorate degree.
"Her achievement marked the culmination of years of discipline and determination, tracing a remarkable journey from her humble beginnings in Loitokitok to her current role as a respected leader and academic within the National Police Service," the statement read.
According to NPS, Gakami was born in 1984 and raised in the quiet village of Illasit on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Gakami's entry into the police service in 2011 as a Graduate Police Constable marked the beginning of her career.
She trained at the Administration Police Training College, now known as the National Police College – Embakasi A Campus, establishing herself as an officer of integrity and commitment.
"Through dedication and hard work, she steadily rose through the ranks to become an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and currently serves as the Dagoretti South Sub-County Administration Police Commander – a position she holds with distinction and humility," the statement further read.
Despite the challenges that come with a demanding profession, Gakami continued to pursue her education.
After obtaining a Higher Diploma in Police Science, she went on to earn a master’s degree in 2017 before ultimately achieving her PhD.
"Balancing her studies, career, and family life was no easy feat, yet she pressed on with resilience and faith. Her story stands as a powerful inspiration – a reminder that with determination, focus, and grace, no dream is too distant to achieve," the statement further read.
