Murkomen: Kenya police to replace 2,232 vehicles as 1,200 electric cars lined up
The National Police Service is set for a major fleet overhaul, with the government planning to replace 2,232 vehicles within the next three months as it moves to improve police mobility and response times. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the government has already replaced 1,175 police vehicles over the past year, as part of […]
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, announced plans for a major overhaul of the National Police Service's vehicle fleet. The government intends to replace 2,232 vehicles over the next three months, bringing the total number of new vehicles to 1,200 electric cars expected to be delivered by the end of the year.
Speaking at a graduation ceremony for General Service Unit officers, Murkomen emphasized the importance of mobility in police response times and access to communities. The fleet replacement program aims to enhance police operations by providing reliable vehicles for patrols, emergency response, and access to remote areas. Interior Minister Murkomen also thanked President William Ruto for his support in modernizing the police force, noting that improved mobility would bolster security agencies' ability to respond to emerging threats.
The vehicle program is part of broader efforts to modernize the National Police Service, which include the deployment of advanced mobile response and protection systems, drone technology, protective gear, and other specialized equipment. Additionally, the government has increased resources for police stations, upgrading training facilities and modernizing curriculums to cover human rights, constitutionalism, the rule of law, and community policing.
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