Law Society of Kenya v Attorney General & another [2021] eKLR time to time. 35. Functions of the Directorate The Directorate shall — (a) collect and provide criminal intelligence; (b) undertake investigations on serious crimes including homicide, narcotic crimes, human trafficking, money laundering, terrorism, economic crimes, piracy, organized crime, and cybercrime among others; (c) maintain law and order; (d) detect and prevent crime; (e) apprehend offenders; (f) maintain criminal records; (g) conduct forensic analysis; (h) execute the directions given to the Inspector-General by the Director of Public Prosecutions pursuant to Article 157 (4) of the Constitution; (i) co-ordinate country Interpol Affairs; (j) investigate any matter that may be referred to it by the Independent (k) Police Oversight Authority; and perform any other function conferred on it by any other written law. 80. Article 244 of the Constitution provides the objects and functions of the National Police Service as follows: (a) strive for the highest standards of professionalism and discipline among its members; (b) prevent corruption and promote and practice transparency and accountability; (c) comply with constitutional standards of human rights and fundamental freedoms; (d) train staff to the highest possible standards of competence and integrity and to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and dignity; and (e) foster and promote relationships with the broader society. 81. The National Police Service is under the command of the 2nd Respondent. The manner in which the 2nd Respondent is to carry out its mandate is provided for under Article 245(2)(b) and (4) of the Constitution as follows: 1. The Inspector General – (a) …….. (b) shall exercise independent command over the National Police Service, and perform any other functions prescribed by national http://www.kenyalaw.org - Page 24/34