IG Kanja Gazettes New Police Station, Police Posts to Boost Security
The formation of a new police station and police posts is part of the major reforms in the police service aimed at boosting service delivery to Kenyans...
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Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has gazetted the establishment of a new police station and five additional police posts across Kenya to enhance security and access to police services. This initiative, announced on Friday, January 24, aims to strengthen law enforcement presence in various communities.
- The new police station, Kamuguga Police Station, will be located in Kikuyu town, Kiambu County.
- The five new police posts include Otonglo Police Post in Kisumu West Sub-County, Mabera Police Post in Kuria West Sub-County, Lagogol Police Post in Wajir West Sub-County, Gataka Police Post in Kajiado North Sub-County, and Thuura Police Post in Imenti East Sub-County.
- This designation adds to the current total of 1,209 police stations and posts nationwide, with more upgrades expected after 92 posts were upgraded last October.
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