President William Ruto has challenged critics of the new police uniforms to present factual evidence, emphasizing that the changes are part of a broader transformation of the National Police Service.

• The new general duty uniform was designed after consultations with police officers and the public, considering professional identity, operational suitability, and dignity.
• Key figures involved include President William Ruto and the National Police Service.
• The reforms extend beyond uniforms to include remuneration, welfare, housing, training, and technology, with the administration welcoming scrutiny of all expenditures.

Motorists are demanding intervention from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) due to a surge in insecurity on major Kenyan highways, including the Kisumu-Busia road and the Nairobi Expressway.

• A driver reported being attacked near Maseno on the Kisumu-Busia road by youths armed with pangas and rungus on Friday morning.
• The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LODDCA) has urged drivers to avoid the Kisumu-Busia route at night and called for increased police patrols.
• A separate robbery incident involving a group of men attacking vehicles was reported on the Nairobi Expressway on Thursday, leading to widespread concern among drivers.

President William Ruto highlighted significant gains in police reforms, emphasizing improvements in infrastructure, technology, and officer welfare during a recent passing-out parade.

• The National Police Service has seen the construction of 252 police stations and the recruitment and training of 10,000 new officers since 2022.
• Key achievements include the completion of the National Police Service Referral Hospital and the operationalization of a Multi-Biometric Identification System.
• President Ruto stressed that true reform is measured by how police serve citizens, urging officers to uphold integrity, respect human rights, and exercise authority with accountability.