BREAKING: Assistant Inspector General of NPS Collapses, Dies
Assistant Inspector General of Police Philip Kipchirchir died after allegedly collapsing in his home in Chesumei, Nandi County.
According to reports, Kipchirchir, a senior official at Nairobi’s Vigilance House, fell around 5 a.m. on Saturday, December 6.
Attempts to rush him to the nearest hospital for treatment were useless, as he was pronounced dead on arrival.
According to Kipchirchir’s brother, he fell unconscious and was sent to Kapsabet County Referral Hospital, where he was confirmed dead upon arrival.
The National Police Service (NPS) is mourning the demise of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police Philip Kipchirchir Tuimur.
— The Eastleigh Voice (@Eastleighvoice) December 6, 2025
The senior officer passed away on Saturday morning at his home in Kabutie area of Chesumei, Nandi County. Police said his brother, Andrew Tuimur,… pic.twitter.com/1hOhduTm7T
Kipchirchir had previously served in many ranks within the police force, including the General Service Unit (GSU), before being appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police.
Kipchirchir’s remains were taken to Samaritan Farewell Home after his death and are now being conserved for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.
The deceased was one of several officers who were previously removed from service after screening by the National Police Service Commission before being reinstated by the court.
While the specific reason for his death has yet to be determined, the National Police Service (NPS) has not issued a formal statement on the subject.
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Over the last few years, there has been an increase in cases involving the death of police officers for a variety of reasons, including accidents, hostile attacks, and suicide.
For instance, in October this year, a GSU officer manning State House Gate D in Nairobi was killed in an attack by a man armed with a bow and arrow.
An autopsy conducted on the body of the officer revealed that he died of excessive bleeding after the arrow pierced through his left lung and punctured his heart.
The suspect was arrested, and during his interrogation, he claimed that he acted under Satan’s command. However, his family noted that the victim had been suffering from mental health issues.
BREAKING: Assistant Inspector General of NPS Collapses, Dies
