Murkomen unveils Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit to boost security, protect critical installations
By Sharon Atieno, June 22, 2026Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled plans to operationalise a new Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, in a fresh government push aimed at strengthening urban security, protecting critical infrastructure and improving public safety within the capital and surrounding areas.
In a statement shared on his X account on Monday, June 22, 2026, Murkomen said the specialised police unit will play a central role in maintaining public order while enhancing crime prevention efforts in one of Kenya’s busiest urban regions.
New unit targets urban security challenges
According to the Interior CS, the new metropolitan police formation is expected to safeguard businesses, secure strategic national installations and address persistent traffic congestion affecting Nairobi and its environs.
“The Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit will maintain public order, safeguard businesses and critical installations, and improve traffic flow across the city and its environs,” Murkomen stated.
The announcement signals a major shift in the government’s approach to handling complex urban security threats as authorities move to establish a more coordinated policing structure specifically designed for Nairobi.
Global policing models adopted
Murkomen revealed that a technical team tasked with operationalising the unit is already finalising key frameworks, borrowing lessons from some of the world’s leading policing systems.
“The team, which is finalising operational frameworks, has borrowed best practices from the US, UK, Italy, and Japan with a strong focus on the role of the public and technology in advancing crime prevention and response,” he said.
He noted that technology and public participation will remain central pillars in improving response systems and strengthening crime detection mechanisms.
Security cooperation intensifies
The briefing brought together top security officials, including Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, Inspector General Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Mohammed Amin.
The development comes as Kenya continues expanding broader security cooperation internationally. Earlier on Monday, Kanja hosted British High Commissioner Matt Baugh as Kenya and the United Kingdom deepened collaboration on tackling transnational crimes, cybercrime, terrorism financing, and strengthening police training partnerships as part of wider national security reforms.