The officer, stationed at a Nairobi police unit, was apprehended during a raid on an illegal shisha establishment along Ngong Road.
This incident has sparked renewed concerns about corruption within the police force.
The operation, carried out by a joint team from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and public health officials, was part of a larger effort to enforce Kenya’s 2018 ban on shisha.
The government prohibited the sale and use of shisha due to health concerns, making its distribution and consumption illegal.
Sources from the raid confirmed that the officer was caught red-handed delivering the contraband substance.
Investigations suggest that the officer had been using the government-issued vehicle for several months to supply shisha to various outlets across Nairobi.
A senior officer involved in the crackdown described the arrest as a significant step in addressing corruption within the police service.
“It is disappointing that a law enforcer is implicated in illegal activities.
This should be a wake-up call to others involved in similar misconduct,” the officer said.
The arrested officer is currently in custody and is expected to face charges related to the transportation and distribution of illegal substances.
The impounded police Land Cruiser is being held as evidence.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about the misuse of state resources and the role of law enforcement in perpetuating illegal activities.
Authorities have vowed to intensify their crackdown on shisha-related crimes and have called on the public to report any suspicious activities.
The shisha ban, implemented six years ago, remains a contentious issue, with some individuals defying the law to continue the trade.
However, public health officials and law enforcement agencies have reiterated their commitment to ensuring the ban is upheld.
This arrest has stirred public debate about the integrity of Kenya's police service and the measures needed to root out corruption.
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