The government has launched a new police unit, called the National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU).
The new unit, NGAPU which was launched on Friday, January 24, will operate under the Administration Police Service (APS).
The has been designed to assist chiefs in executing operations across the country. It will establish its headquarters in Nairobi, with subsidiaries operating at regional, county, sub-county, divisional, and locational levels.
According to a statement from Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the government has already assigned 6,000 police officers to the unit, which is about two officers per chief. There are 3,950 chiefs and 9,043 assistants countrywide.
Roles of NGAPU
Assist National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO) in security management and the execution of their duties across all administrative units.
Provide essential support to NGAOs, particularly in maintaining law and order and offering protective security to government facilities.
Enforce national policies and laws, ensuring compliance in various high-risk operations, including land disputes, regulatory enforcement, and campaigns against alcohol and drug abuse.
Oversee security at public events, such as barazas, while assisting in apprehending suspects and preserving exhibits.
Support NGAOs in conflict management and peacebuilding efforts, collaborating with law enforcement agencies in coordinated responses to complex incidents.
Ensure public safety through compliance with national directives, safeguarding against threats, and executing lawful orders issued by authorities.
NGAPU will also provide NGAOs with the security capacity necessary to execute delivery of government services, improve public safety, and strengthen multiagency collaboration,”
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