Eliud Kipkoech Lagat is the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service (KPS), a branch of the National Police Service (NPS). The other branch, the Administration Police Service, headed by DIG Gilbert Masengeli.

Lagat was appointed DIG in July 2024, succeeding Douglas Kanja Kirocho, who became the Inspector General of Police. Before his appointment, Langat was the Commandant of the General Service Unit (GSU), an elite unit within the National Police Service with a strength of about 12,000 officers.

He had held that role since April 2023, following changes announced by the Office of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei.

As the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service, Lagat, takes home a gross monthly salary of Ksh652,742, set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) in the latest review cycle for 2021–2025.

Lagat’s remuneration places him in the top tier of public service, just below the Inspector General, as the second-highest-ranking official in the National Police Service. In addition to his salary, DIG Lagat enjoys an attractive benefits package.

This pay is de-consolidated into a basic salary, house allowance, and a salary market adjustment, in line with Kenya Gazette Notice No. 10347.

In addition to the salary, the DIG is entitled to a comprehensive range of non-monetary and monetary benefits.

These include an Official Vehicle. As per government policy, the DIG is assigned a fully maintained official vehicle, typically not exceeding 3000cc engine capacity.

Also, he gets a Medical Cover (annually) with the following benefits. Inpatient: Ksh10,000,000, Outpatient: Ksh300,000, Maternity: Ksh150,000, Dental: Ksh75,000 and Optical: Ksh75,000

The medical cover extends to one spouse and up to four children under 25 years who are fully dependent on the officer.

Additionally, Lagat enjoys provisions for a Car Loan of up to Ksh6 million and Mortgage Facility of up to Ksh30 million, repayable under favourable terms arranged by the National Treasury.

These benefits are part of a structured incentive system to ensure top officials in national security roles remain well-compensated and motivated.

The salary structure within the Kenya National Police Service is based on job groups, rank, level of education, and years of service.

Police officers fall under twelve job groups, ranging from F to S. The lowest-ranking officers earn less compared to those in senior leadership positions.

At the entry level, police recruits or constables who are fresh from training receive a basic monthly salary of approximately Ksh32,880. However, under proposed pay cuts by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), this may drop to Ksh18,760.

On the other hand, officers who rise to the rank of Corporal earn between Ksh42,660 and Ksh70,530. A Sergeant, often in charge of small teams or operations, earns about Ksh45,540 to Ksh74,280 monthly.

At the rank of Inspector or Chief Inspector, officers earn salaries ranging from Ksh48,660 to over Ksh96,540, depending on experience and tenure.

Also, an OCS, who oversees the operations of a police station, earns between Ksh70,000 and Ksh120,000 per month, while members of specialized units such as the General Service Unit (GSU) and Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) earn Ksh33,990 to Ks 45,540, depending on their job group (usually I to L).

However, they receive additional allowances for risk and operational deployment.

Officers under the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) receive salaries ranging between Ksh32,880 and Ksh854,241, depending on rank and role.

Both Traffic Police and AP officers earn between Ksh17,190 and Ksh180,090 monthly, while Police cadets, typically graduate recruits training for leadership roles, receive a basic salary of Ksh38,900, excluding allowances.