Murkomen eyes Singapore model to shape Nairobi’s new Metropolitan Police Unit
By Kiprono Keileb, March 16, 2026Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has pointed out the importance of learning from international policing models as Kenya works to establish the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit. He pointed to Singapore as a key partner in security, digitalisation, and institutional capacity building.
In a statement shared on X on Monday, March 16, 2026, CS Murkomen noted that Kenya and Singapore have maintained strong bilateral ties, underpinned by shared priorities and cooperation across several sectors.
“Kenya and Singapore enjoy strong bilateral relations anchored on mutual interest and shared priorities, with Singapore serving as a strategic partner on cybersecurity, digitalisation of government services, ICT capacity building and knowledge sharing and skills development,” Murkomen said.
He explained that the Singaporean approach offers practical lessons on structuring police commands, using technology effectively, and ensuring strong community engagement, which are essential for the Nairobi Metropolitan Police framework.
“As we work on a framework for the establishment of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit as directed by H.E the President last month, the Singapore model offers important benchmarks on command structure, leveraging technology and strong community involvement in policing,” he added.
Murkomen also emphasised that dialogue with international counterparts helps strengthen Kenya’s institutional capacity and ensures alignment with global best practices in policing and national coordination.
“On the sidelines of the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria, I held bilateral talks with Edwin Tong, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs of Singapore, to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration in security, national coordination and institutional capacity building,” he stated.
Murkomen noted that the discussions focused on leveraging Singapore’s experience in law enforcement, digital tools, and community policing to enhance Kenya’s own systems.
Murkomen concluded that partnerships with countries like Singapore are central to Kenya’s vision of a modern, technologically enabled, and community-focused police service capable of responding to emerging security challenges.