May

Having worked with the Punjabi Sikhs in India and being impressed with their valor and loyalty, the British colonialists encouraged the recruitment and promotion of Sikhs in East Africa. Kapur Singh became the first Indian Inspector of Police in 1895.

While he did not speak any English, he was a practical believer in intercommunal harmony. He led the way in establishing good relations between Asians and others. His sons, Lachhman Singh and Chief Inspector Satbachan Singh also distinguished themselves in the Kenya Police as officers.

Satbachan Singh was posted in Kisumu and later became a founder of the Wildlife Society and was active in fighting poaching. Harnam Singh had been a corporal in the 14th Sikhs, and served with them through the Boxer Rebellion in China.

He was promoted to police sergeant in 1913 and was later posted in Kisumu. The Police force grew in strength with a large number of Sikhs serving diligently and reaching top posts.

Some of the notable personalities were: Channi Singh, a personal bodyguard to President Jomo Kenyatta from 1963 to 1969; Dharam Singh Sembi, the Chief Inspector of Kenya Police from 1950 to the 1970s; Assistant Commissioner Joginder Singh Sokhi, a prominent Police Officer responsible for the safety of the Presidential cavalcades; and Chief Inspector Inderjit Giddy, a prominent member of the Criminal Investigations Division.