Expectant police officers to get maternity uniforms under new reforms
Expectant police officers will now have a dedicated uniform as part of the National Police Service’s new uniform reforms, with maternity outfits unveiled during the passing-out parade at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County. President William Ruto, who presided over the passing-out parade on Friday, August 28, was shown the new police […]
Expectant police officers will soon receive dedicated maternity uniforms as part of the National Police Service's recent uniform reforms. The new attire, unveiled during the passing-out parade at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, replaces the previous deep navy-blue uniform. President William Ruto witnessed the new police uniforms during his arrival at the venue on Friday, August 28.
The new maternity outfits, which include muted or slate-blue dresses, were designed specifically for expectant officers to accommodate them during pregnancy. These dresses complement the lighter, muted blue design of the new shirts worn by general-duty officers. The new uniforms will be distributed to General Duty officers starting from Monday, August 31, 2026.
Over 6,000 newly trained constables will be among the first to wear the new attire, as previously announced by Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja. Kanja emphasized that the new outfit aims to boost officers' morale and enhance service delivery. The uniform change follows a 2023 public participation exercise where police officers and citizens provided feedback on proposed designs.
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