Amanze Chinonye
Kenyan President William Ruto is expected to unveil a new police uniform on Friday, August 28, 2026 during a passing-out parade at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, as the government moves to replace the current attire worn by General Duty officers.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said the new uniform follows a 2023 public participation exercise in which police officers expressed their views on the design.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelKanja said the new outfit would be introduced first to General Duty officers, with the rollout expected to begin next week. The graduating recruits at Friday’s ceremony will be among the first officers to wear it.
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The new uniform is a return to a design that had previously been approved for the Kenya Police Service, rather than an entirely new design, Kanja said.
The Administration Police Service and the General Service Unit will retain their existing specialised uniforms, according to Kenyan media reports.
Kanja said the change was intended to improve officers’ morale and enhance service delivery, describing the uniform as a potential “force multiplier”.
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More than 6,000 police constables are expected to graduate at Friday’s ceremony, according to Kenyan media reports.
The uniform change comes as Kenya pursues wider reforms aimed at modernising the National Police Service and improving professionalism, welfare and service delivery.
The government has faced persistent scrutiny over police conduct, accountability and public trust, making efforts to improve the force’s image and effectiveness a politically significant issue.
The new uniform will initially apply to General Duty officers, with its wider rollout expected to take place in phases.
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