The Ministry of Interior on Friday, January 24, launched the National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU).
In the event presided over by Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen in Kwale County, it was explained that the unit was formed following recommendations made by the taskforce that was led by former CJ David Maraga.
According to the Ministry, the new unit will operate under the Administration Police Service (AP)
The Ministry added that the new unit was formed to help streamline collaboration between the National Police Service (NPS) and National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) officers such as chiefs.
"NGAPU, a new formation under the Administration Police Service will play a critical role in bridging policing gaps, particularly in rural areas, where community policing is key to enhancing security, building public trust, and fostering national peace," read the statement in part.
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On his part, Murkomen acknowledged that NGAO officials had previously faced a myriad of challenges when enforcing government policies.
He expressed that some officials such as chiefs had been attacked while undertaking various government programmes in rural areas.
"The main role of this unit is to support government agencies in enforcing their administrative functions, especially in conflict management and peacebuilding.
"The unit will be useful when NGAO officials are settling land disputes, managing intercommunal conflict and in fighting alcohol and substance abuse."
