The Administration and Internal Security Committee, led by the Chairperson Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo, participated in a workshop at the National Police Leadership Academy, Ngong, organized by the National Police Service (NPS) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The session sought to update and sensitize Committee Members on the ongoing police reforms, highlight emerging opportunities, and underscore the crucial role of Parliament in facilitating the successful implementation of these reforms.

In his remarks, Tongoyo lauded the UNDP for its continued partnership and unwavering support towards# the reform agenda within the National Police Service.

He affirmed that the Committee has consistently reviewed and supported legislative proposals aimed at strengthening Kenya’s national security framework.

“The Committee recognizes the importance of transforming systems, practices, and mindsets to ensure policing in Kenya upholds the highest standards of human rights, equity, and service delivery. We remain committed to supporting this transformation through strategic oversight, guidance, and coordination,” said Tongoyo.

NPS Strategic Plan 2025–2027

The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, commended Parliament’s role in oversight, public engagement, and budgetary allocation for the Service.

He noted that the NPS recently launched its Strategic Plan (2025–2027), which will serve as a roadmap for achieving its reform objectives.

He further highlighted key focus areas of the plan, including the automation and digitization of police services (currently under committee review), enhancement of police welfare, capacity building and training, and the revamping of police stations into centers of excellence.

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The Director of Reforms at NPS, John Kamau, traced the genesis of police reforms, citing the 2007–2008 post-election violence as the catalyst that led to the Ransley Task Force (2009).

He recounted that the Taskforce had ushered in major institutional changes such as the unified command under the Inspector General, the establishment of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), and the creation of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), all geared toward enhancing professionalism, accountability, and community trust in policing.

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Maraga Taskforce Reforms

Kamau further explained that under the Maraga Taskforce reforms, NPS is currently implementing a strategic framework to improve the terms and conditions of service for officers in the NPS, KPS, and NYS.

Additionally, he outlined several challenges hampering reform implementation, including inadequate funding for modernization, the absence of Authority to Incur Expenditure (AIE) allocations in some police stations, slow legislative and policy review processes, and limited public trust and cooperation.

During a plenary discussion chaired by Dr. Bosire, a consultant, Committee Members shared their perspectives and pledged continued collaboration with the NPS in advancing the reform agenda.

Reiterating the Committee’s commitment, Tongoyo emphasised, “Parliament remains a cornerstone in the pursuit of meaningful police reforms in Kenya. Through its legislative authority, budgetary control, and oversight mandate, it has the power to shape a police service that is accountable, professional, and responsive to the needs of all citizens.”

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Kenya police vehicle at the crime scene. PHOTO/ NTV X