The Kenya Police Service (KPS) has officially announced the organisational structure of the newly formed Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, which will be headquartered at Kamukunji Police Station, one of Nairobi's busiest police posts.
Command Structure and Units
The unit's hierarchy is led by Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, followed by a commandant and deputy commandant. The structure is divided into three main branches:
- Integrated Command Centre
- Multi-Agency Liaison Office
- Sub-region Commanders overseeing sub-county commanders
Under sub-county commanders, nine specialised units operate, including:
- Diplomatic Unit
- Public Safety Unit
- Enforcement Unit
- Investigations Bureau
- Traffic Unit
- Security and Patrol Unit
These units are supported by NMP Police Stations, Mtaa Police Posts, and NMP Patrol Bases, which serve as the frontline presence within Nairobi's communities.
Purpose and Expected Impact
The Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit was established to bolster security across the capital city. KPS emphasized that the new command will enhance coordination between units, enable rapid deployment of officers, and apply a more focused approach to tackling Nairobi's diverse security challenges.
"The new command will bring policing services closer to the people through better coordination of operations, faster deployment of officers, and a more focused approach to tackling security challenges across Nairobi," stated the police service.
Additional Security Reforms
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that 2,500 police officers from both the county and National Police Service will undergo specialised training to address the city's security needs. He also revealed plans to rehabilitate and expand Kamukunji Police Station to accommodate its role as the unit's command centre.
Further, the city will implement a comprehensive CCTV surveillance network linked to a new Traffic Management Centre located at City Cabanas, which will act as Nairobi's digital command hub.
