Why IG Boinnet may be the only officer rocking the new uniform during Jamhuri day celebrations

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When photos of the IG clad in the blue uniform were posted by the official Twitter handle of the National Police Service (NPS) we were sure the rest of the police department was also getting sorted especially in preparation for the Jamhuri day celebrations.

An officer aware of the process had earlier told the media that the NYS was engaged in a last-minute effort to beat the Jamhuri Day deadline.

They are burning the midnight oil to beat the deadline of distributing the uniforms to officers ahead of the launch on Jamhuri Day,” an officer aware of the plans revealed.

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However in latest reports it has been revealed that the directive to have all officers acquire the Persian-blue shirt or blouse, trousers and beret uniform by tomorrow’s Jamhuri Day celebrations deadline may not be realised due to massive logistical hiccups facing the rollout.

So far only a handful of officers have obtained the new uniform, including senior officers.

The situation is so dire that most officers in the ranks of Senior Assistant Inspector General (SAIG), Assistant Inspector General (AIG) and Commissioner of Police are yet to acquire the uniform.

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Both at police headquarters, Vigilance House, and Jogoo House, officers are complaining there are no tailors to take their measurements despite a directive from Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet to have all officers at headquarters put on the new attire.

From the ranks of Inspector of Police upwards, they are provided with material at the police stores in Industrial Area to have their uniform done while those in lower ranks are provided with the full uniform.

Worst hit are the officers in lower cadres who are not certain when the uniforms will be provided.

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“We will be forced to remain with the uniform being phased out until we get new ones. It is not possible to meet the Wednesday deadline,” one of the officers said.  So far, only Boinnet and his deputy Edward Mbugua (Kenya Police) have donned the new uniform.

Sources within the service intimated that the new attire is ready for law enforcers who will participate in Jamhuri  parades. 

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