Police Officers to Be Transferred Every Three Years Under New Reforms

The government has introduced new measures that will prevent police officers from working in the same station for more than three years. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, that the move is aimed at improving accountability and professionalism within the police service.

Murkomen said the decision followed national public engagement forums held under the Jukwaa La Usalama programme, which gathered feedback from communities and security stakeholders across all 47 counties.

“We have developed a policy framework on transfers and promotions to ensure officers do not stay in one station for more than three years,” he said.

The CS also said more reforms are ongoing to improve police welfare and working conditions. These include better resource distribution, increased fuel supply, improved mobility, continuous training, and upgrading police buildings and equipment. He revealed that the ministry is in the final stages of setting up a model police station to improve public service delivery.

Murkomen added that similar reforms are being implemented for National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs). A new career progression plan is in place, supported by structured training programmes to strengthen leadership and administrative skills.

This year alone, 8,073 chiefs and assistant chiefs have been trained in induction, paralegal, and security management courses. In addition, 804 Assistant County Commissioners have completed diploma training in public administration.

To improve efficiency, the government has also decentralized the distribution of chiefs’ uniforms to sub-county offices. The ministry is also designing maternity uniforms for police officers and NGAOs to support gender inclusivity and dignity at the workplace.

Murkomen noted that some reforms will require approval from Parliament and said he would return to lawmakers in due course to seek their support.