President William Ruto has announced that the rollout of the Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework will begin in the coming days, marking a major shift towards community-led policing across Nairobi and its surrounding areas.
The President said the new policing model is designed to place communities at the centre of security management by bringing together residents, community leaders, the National Police Service, Nairobi City County and other stakeholders to jointly identify security priorities and develop local solutions.
Ruto made the announcement after receiving a progress briefing on the establishment of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU) from senior officials drawn from the Ministry of Interior, the National Police Service and the Nairobi County Government.
“I am pleased with the progress made on the establishment of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police, an initiative that will place communities at the centre of policing,” the President said.
According to the Head of State, the framework is intended to strengthen collaboration between citizens and law enforcement agencies through greater consultation, public participation and enhanced oversight.
He noted that the initiative will promote a more coordinated, transparent and accountable approach to addressing security challenges within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
“The rollout 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,” Ruto said.
The Nairobi Metropolitan Policing Framework is expected to enhance cooperation between security agencies, county authorities and local communities as part of broader efforts to improve public safety and crime prevention in the capital and its environs.
