The government and the National Police Service top brass are under fire over revelations officers have been ordered to acquire the new uniforms at their own cost. Senators on Thursday took on the Interior Ministry and Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai over reports that officers were asked to buy the new uniforms from ‘any tailor in town.' Cherargei, while seeking a statement on controversies over the acquisition and distribution of the new dark blue uniform, demanded thorough investigations by the House Security Committee. Last week, the National Police Service fought off reports some police officers in Nairobi had been asked to meet the cost of their uniforms. He explained that there are 6,000 and 2,000 male and female officers’ uniforms respectively awaiting collection at central stores.

Source: The Star September 26, 2020 09:56 UTC