By Afrireport 
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has formally gazetted the designation of several new police posts and a police station across different parts of the country, a move aimed at strengthening security presence and improving service delivery to communities.
The changes, published in the latest Kenya Gazette, outline the establishment of the new facilities in regions that have experienced population growth, emerging security concerns, or long standing gaps in policing coverage.
According to the notice, the newly designated posts will operate under existing police divisions and commands to ensure smooth integration into the National Police Service (NPS) structure.
Security officials say the move is part of broader internal reforms within the NPS intended to bring policing services closer to the public.
By reducing the distance residents must travel to access police services, authorities hope to improve response times, enhance intelligence gathering, and foster stronger cooperation between officers and local communities.
The gazetted police station is expected to serve as a central command hub within its area of jurisdiction, coordinating operations for surrounding police posts.
Police leadership believes this will help streamline operations, particularly in handling crime reporting, investigations and emergency response.
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In recent years, local leaders and residents in several regions have repeatedly petitioned the government to establish police posts in fast growing settlements and areas affected by banditry, livestock theft, and urban crime.
The latest gazettement appears to respond to some of these concerns, although the Inspector General did not immediately disclose timelines for the deployment of officers or the allocation of resources to the new facilities.
A senior police officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the designation of a police post or station is a critical first step that allows for budgetary planning, staffing, and infrastructure development.
Once a post is gazetted, it becomes easier to assign personnel and equipment, and to work with other government agencies to support its operations,” the officer said.
The move comes amid renewed calls for police reforms and improved security coordination, particularly as the country grapples with evolving crime trends and regional security challenges.
The National Police Service has in recent months emphasized community policing as a key pillar of its strategy, encouraging closer engagement between officers and the public.
As implementation begins, residents in the affected areas are hopeful that the new police posts and station will translate into a more visible police presence and safer neighborhoods.
