The Ministry Profile
Ministry of Interior and National Administration
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration is a state organ of the Government of the Republic of Kenya responsible for maintaining internal security, overseeing National registration services, managing immigration policies and coordinating National Government functions. The Ministry also manages the Kenya prisons and probation services.
The Ministry comprises of three State Departments:
The State Department for Internal Security that manages the implementation of internal security policies and coordination of National Government functions across Counties, ensuring efficient delivery of Government services. (Learn More)The National Police Service (NPS) is a fully-fledged entity under the Internal Security docket that comprises Kenya Police Service (KPS), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Administration Police Service (APS) and the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU).
The State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services that handles the development and implementation of policies related to citizenship, immigration and the management of national registration services, including the issuance of national identification cards and passports.
The State Department for Correctional Services that oversees the Kenya Prisons Service and the Probation and Aftercare Services, to administer correctional and rehabilitation programs.
Ministry of Interior and National Administration
Through the Years
Internal Security and Defence
1963–1964
Home Affairs
1964 – 1978
Provincial Administration and Internal Security
1979–2002
Provincial Administration and National Security
2003–2005
Internal Security
2006–2012
Interior and Coordination of National Government
2013–2022
Interior and National Administration
2023 – Date