Ruto Orders Creation of Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to Boost Capital Security
News Updated: 17 February 2026 17:26 EAT
President William Samoei Ruto today when he presided over the graduation of the first cohort of 31 master’s degree students drawn from Kenya and across Africa,
President William Ruto has directed the Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, to prepare and present a framework for establishing a dedicated Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit. The unit is aimed at enhancing security across the capital.
The President set a 60-day timeline for the submission of the framework, emphasizing the urgency of addressing security challenges in Nairobi.
Ruto made the announcement during the signing of a cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi County leadership, highlighting security as a top priority.
The metropolitan police unit is expected to operate alongside existing county security teams, coordinating efforts to maintain law and order in the city.
Details on the unit’s structure, operational functions, funding, and deployment strategies are yet to be disclosed, and will be outlined in the framework.
The directive aligns with ongoing government initiatives to strengthen law enforcement capacity and ensure public safety in urban centers.
Officials have affirmed that the framework will be developed within the set timeframe to ensure a smooth establishment and operationalisation of the unit.
The creation of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit reflects the government’s commitment to proactive policing and modern security management in the capital.
Tags: Editor's Pick Interior Ministry Kipchumba Murkomen Ministry Of Investments President William Ruto Signs Media Kenya Limited Signsmedia Signstvkenya William Ruto
Share this article
FELIX MAKONA
FACT FINDER AND DATA DRIVEN JOURNALIST. DATA MINING AT IT'S BEST. GET FACTS RANGING FROM MATTERS DISABILITY AND INCLUSION, POLITICS, ECONOMY, SPORTS AND GENERAL NEWS AROUND THE WORLD