President William Ruto has announced that the rollout of the Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework will begin in the coming days, describing it as a major step towards strengthening community-centred policing and improving public safety across the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
In a statement issued after a meeting with senior government and security officials, the President said he was pleased with the progress made towards establishing the Nairobi Metropolitan Police initiative.
According to President Ruto, the framework is designed to place communities at the centre of policing by bringing together residents, community leaders, the National Police Service, the Nairobi County Government and other stakeholders to jointly identify security priorities, strengthen oversight and develop local solutions through consultation and public participation.
“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,” the President said.
He added that the initiative aims to strengthen public safety, deepen trust between communities and law enforcement agencies, and build safer and more secure neighbourhoods.
The President made the remarks after meeting officials from the Ministry of Interior led by Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the National Police Service leadership headed by Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, and the Nairobi County Government led by Governor Johnson Sakaja.
The government has not yet announced the specific implementation timeline or operational details of the new policing framework, which is expected to involve closer collaboration between security agencies, county authorities and local communities.