Ruto to Unveil New Police Uniforms on Friday

President William Ruto is set to unveil new uniforms for General Duty Police Officers on Friday, August 28. 

Speaking on Tuesday, August 25, the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said President Ruto will unveil the uniforms during the pass-out parade for police recruits at the Kiganjo Police Training College.

Kanja explained that the rollout of new uniforms follows the rejection of the current navy-blue uniforms by police officers during a public participation exercise.  

The Police IG also revealed that he will begin wearing the new uniform from Monday next week. 

“We have been using the deep blue uniform, but we are reverting to the one that was agreed upon. I must note that on Monday I must also wear the new uniform,” Kanja stated. 

IG Kanja also said the new uniforms will be reintroduced to all general duty officers in the next few weeks. 

“In the next few weeks, we should be seeing the new uniform that was approved sometimes back, and I think this is also going to be a force multiplier,” Kanja added. 

In August 2023, the National Police Service (NPS) rolled out the process of changing uniforms for its officers. 

The service invited members of the public to the public participation exercise.

During the exercise, members of the public were required to give their opinion about the uniforms and vote for their favourite designs.

"The National Police Service kindly invites members of the public to participate in the selection process for the proposed Kenya Police Service uniform," NPS said.

President Ruto is scheduled to preside over the pass-out parade of 6,000 police constables on Friday in Kiganjo. 

The current cohort of recruits was selected during a nationwide police recruitment exercise held on November 17, 2025.

On Monday, August 17, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga cautioned recruits against reckless use of social media as they head to graduation and begin their careers. 

Nyaga emphasized the need for police officers to protect operational information and the privacy of victims and suspects. 

 “The recruits were reminded that, while they may maintain personal social-media accounts, they must exercise professionalism and discretion in what they post, share, comment on, or livestream. 

“The Director emphasized the need to protect operational information, the privacy and dignity of victims and suspects, and the integrity of ongoing investigations,” NPS said in a statement.