Kenya: President Ruto Orders Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit As Part of Sh80bn Capital Upgrade

Kenya: President Ruto Orders Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit As Part of Sh80bn Capital Upgrade

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Interior to establish a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit by April 17 in a major security reform aimed at strengthening public safety and law enforcement coordination in the capital city.

Interior CS MURKOMEN reveals details of the upcoming Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit after Governor SAKAJA’s deal with RUTO

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has revealed fresh details about the upcoming Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU), following Governor Sakaja’s deal with President Ruto.Speaking at a press briefing in Nakuru, Murkomen explained that the new unit, born out of the Nairobi County-National Government cooperation deal, will serve as a model for other major cities including Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret and…

William Ruto orders Murkomen to create Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit within 60 days

President William Ruto announced the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, enhancing security and vital infrastructure in a historic intergovernmental cooperation

Ruto orders launch of dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit

President William Ruto Tuesday ordered the creation of a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to enhance security within the county. The unit will be created from the National Police Service and Nairobi City County. He spoke during the signing of a collaboration agreement between the Nairobi County and the National Government. Ruto directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to prepare a framework within 60 days for the police u…

Ruto Announces Creation Of Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Ruto Announces Creation of Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit President William Ruto has directed the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to develop a framework within 60 days for the establishment of a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit. Speaking during the signing of the National Government–Nairobi County Cooperation Pact at State House, Nairobi, on February 17, Ruto said sec…

Ruto orders new Nairobi Metro Police Unit, sets 60-day deadline

Ruto said the new unit will work closely with Nairobi County security teams