The National Police Service has refuted claims that officers within the Nairobi region have been directed to secure the new uniforms at their own cost. Spokesperson Charles Owino in a statement on Wednesday said all officers have been fully kitted with the deep blue uniform since it was adopted in 2018. "We wish to state that since Nairobi area police Officers have been fully kitted with the deep blue working dress," Owino said. He said there are 6,000 and 2,000 male and female officers' uniforms respectively awaiting collection at the central stores. Earlier on in an interview with the Star, Yakub said no officer will be allowed to report to duty without the deep blue uniform.

Source: The Star September 16, 2020 14:37 UTC