Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced the appointment of Tom Odero as the overall head of the new Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, set to be operational by May 1.

• Tom Odero, previously the Rift Valley regional commander, will lead the unit.
• The new unit is established under a multi-agency framework, a result of a cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government.
• The unit's rollout follows President William Ruto's directive to enhance security in the capital.

Joseph Boinnet has officially taken over as Kenya’s National Security Advisor, succeeding Monica Juma in a handover ceremony on Tuesday, April 14.

• Joseph Boinnet, previously the Deputy National Security Advisor, now assumes the top security advisory role.
• Key individuals involved include Joseph Boinnet, Monica Juma, President William Ruto, and EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger.
• Monica Juma transitions to her new role as Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV).

The Administration Police Service (APS) has initiated a specialized tactical driver training program at the AP Driving School in Mwalimu Farm to improve operational efficiency.

• The four-week Tactical Drivers Course No. 1/2026 aims to enhance discipline, technical skills, and readiness in complex security environments.
• Key figures include Commanding Officer Ruben Kimei and Deputy Chief Transport Officer Richard Bundi.
• The curriculum encompasses defensive driving, IED awareness, route clearance, and fleet management, with collaboration from leasing companies on vehicle dynamics.