Government Establishes New Police Unit Amid Security Operations in Baringo and Kerio Valley - February 2026

The Kenyan government has officially established the National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU), a new specialized unit within the National Police Service. Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja gazetted the unit to support chiefs and assistant chiefs in their duties and enforce government policies. This development comes as National and Internal Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen applauded the success of ongoing security operations in parts of Turkana, Laikipia, and the wider Kerio Valley, stating they are yielding positive results. However, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the alleged shooting of livestock and use of extra-judicial measures by multi-agency security officers during a disarmament operation in Baringo County.