Ruto Gives Fresh Update on Establishment of Nairobi Metropolitan Police 

President William Ruto has announced progress in the establishment of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police, saying the new policing framework will focus on closer cooperation between communities, security agencies and local leaders.

In a statement shared on Tuesday, July 14, Ruto said he was pleased with the progress made on the initiative, which aims to improve security by involving residents in identifying and addressing local safety concerns.

According to the President, the Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework will put communities at the centre of policing.

The framework will bring together residents, community leaders, the National Police Service (NPS), the Nairobi County Government and other stakeholders to jointly identify security priorities, strengthen oversight and develop local solutions through public consultation and participation.

“Pleased with the progress made on the establishment of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police, an initiative that will place communities at the centre of policing through a framework that brings together residents, community leaders, the National Police Service, the county government and other stakeholders to jointly identify security priorities, strengthen oversight and develop local solutions through consultation and public participation,” Ruto said.

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Roll-Out to Begin Soon

Ruto said the implementation of the Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework will begin in the coming days.

He expressed confidence that the programme would create a more coordinated, accountable and community-led policing system across the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.

“The roll-out of the Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework will commence in the coming days, laying the foundation for a more coordinated, accountable and community-led approach to policing across the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.”

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Ruto Meets Security and County Leaders

The President made the announcement after meeting senior officials from the Ministry of Interior, the National Police Service and the Nairobi County Government.

The meeting was attended by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.

Ruto said the collaboration between the national government, police leadership and county administration would help improve public safety and strengthen trust between law enforcement officers and the public.

“Together, we will strengthen public safety, deepen trust between communities and law enforcement, and build safer and more secure neighbourhoods for all,” the President said.

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President William Ruto during a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Interior in Nairobi on July 14
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