The National Police Service (NPS) has celebrated Dr. Margaret Wanjuhi Naserian Gakami, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, for making history as the first woman in the Administration Police Service to earn a doctorate degree.
Dr. Gakami, who graduated with a PhD in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi, has been hailed as a symbol of resilience, discipline, and academic excellence within the force.
Born in 1984 in Illasit village, Loitokitok, on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Dr. Gakami’s story reflects a journey of determination.
From her early schooling at Kikelelwa Primary and St. Claire Girls, Rombo, to her higher education in Human Resource Management and Social Work, she has pursued learning with relentless passion.
Her academic drive eventually led her to pursue a PhD while serving in one of the most demanding professions.
Dr. Gakami joined the National Police Service in 2011 as a Graduate Police Constable after training at the Administration Police Training College, now the National Police College – Embakasi A Campus.
She has since risen through the ranks to become the Dagoretti South Sub-County Administration Police Commander.
Despite her busy schedule, she continued with her studies, obtaining a Higher Diploma in Police Science and a master’s degree before achieving her doctorate in 2024.
Speaking about her journey, Dr. Gakami acknowledged the challenges of balancing work, studies, and family life.
“There were nights I handled academic work after long field operations, but I believed every sacrifice would pay off,” she stated.
She added that education has shaped her perspective on policing, enabling her to focus on systems, community development, and policy reforms.
Beyond her police duties, Dr. Gakami is deeply involved in community projects.
Through her Gakami Mustard Seed Foundation, she has spearheaded tree planting, water access programs, and youth empowerment initiatives.
The foundation has planted more than 300,000 trees, drilled boreholes for schools, and supported women with livelihood skills.
Her leadership, both in uniform and in community work, embodies her belief that policing should be rooted in partnership.
“When citizens view police as partners rather than enforcers, safety becomes a shared goal,” she said.
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