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Originally published by Kenyanstop
August 26, 2026
57m ago
End of an Era as Ruto Set to Launch New Police Uniforms
The uniform change comes three years after the 2023 public participation exercise, in which police officers were consulted on the attire they preferred for their duties...
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General duty police officers in Kenya will begin wearing new uniforms starting Monday, August 31, transitioning away from their current navy-blue attire. The change was confirmed by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.
- The new uniforms will be unveiled by President William Ruto on Friday, August 28, during a passing out parade for over 6,000 police constables.
- The shift follows recommendations from a 2023 public participation exercise where officers expressed a preference for a previously approved uniform design.
- This new attire is intended to boost officer morale and enhance service delivery, though it will initially be rolled out to general duty officers, with other units like the Administration Police Service and General Service Unit retaining their current uniforms.
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