Kenya: Matiang'i Faults Ruto's Regime Costly Approach to New Police Uniforms

Kenya: Matiang'i Faults Ruto's Regime Costly Approach to New Police Uniforms

Nairobi -- Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has questioned the government's decision to undertake another change of police uniforms, arguing that public resources should be used more efficiently by tapping into existing state capacity.

Maraga Police Taskforce Report Exposes How Kenya’s Police, Prisons And NYS Were Sold To The Highest Bidder

The report Ruto sat on for nearly three years names a price for everything from a police cadet slot to a highway roadblock. It landed the same week the government paraded new uniforms as proof of reform. Kenya Insights read the document the executive summary was designed to hide.

Maraga Questions New Police Uniform Procurement, Alleges Graft

Maraga, who chaired the task force, said the change of police uniforms was among more than 200 recommendations contained in its report submitted to President William Ruto in November 2023.

Kanja dons new police uniforms amid questions over supply and reforms

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja donned the newly introduced Kenya Police Service uniform, as the police leadership seeks to reinforce its commitment to reforms, professionalism and improved service delivery. The new uniform, according to the National Police Service, is more than an aesthetic change, with the Service saying it is intended to boost officers’ morale [...] The post Kanja dons new police uniforms amid questions over supply …

Fred Matiang'i explains how Uhuru regime acquired new police uniforms without overspending

Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i revealed how retired president Uhuru Kenyatta's administration managed police uniform changes without full procurement.