Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja explains to President William Ruto the new features of the new-look uniform for general service officers during its unveiling at the Police Training College in Kiganjo, August 28, 2026. /PCSThe National Police Service has unveiled a new uniform for general-duty officers, replacing the previous Persian-blue outfit with a sky-blue shirt and navy-blue trousers.
The new design applies to both male and female officers, who will wear the same shirt-and-trouser combination.
It phases out the white blouses previously worn by female officers.
The Kenya Police logo is displayed on the left sleeve, while the Kenyan flag is placed on the right sleeve.
President William Ruto unveiled the new uniform on Friday during a pass-out parade at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo.
The change applies specifically to general-duty officers within the National Police Service.
Other units, including the General Service Unit (GSU) and Administration Police, will retain their current uniforms.
President William Ruto arrives at the Police Training College in Kiganjo to preside over the passing out parade, August 28, 2026. /PCS
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja explains to President William Ruto the new features of the new-look uniform for general service officers during its unveiling at the Police Training College in Kiganjo, August 28, 2026. /PCS
General service officers in their new uniform after it was unveiled at the Police Training College in Kiganjo, August 28, 2026. /PCS
President William Ruto is being invited to inspect the guard of honour during the passing out parade at the Police Training College Kiganjo, August 28, 20266. /PCS
President William Ruto inspects the guard of honour during the passing out parade at the Police Training College Kiganjo, August 28, 20266. /PCS
Eyes right: Officers show allegience to the Commander-in-Chief during their passing out parade at the Police Training College Kiganjo, August 28, 20266. /PCS
Officers march past the Commander-in-Chief during their passing out parade at the Police Training College Kiganjo, August 28, 20266. /PCS
Eyes right: Officers march past the Commander-in-Chief during the passing out parade at the Police Training College Kiganjo, August 28, 20266. /PCS
Officers march in formations during their passing out parade at the Police Training College Kiganjo, August 28, 20266. /PCS
Officers march past Commander-in-Chief President William Ruto during their passing out parade at the Police Training College Kiganjo, August 28, 20266. /PCS
Eyes right: Officers march past the Commander-in-Chief during the passing out parade at the Police Training College Kiganjo, August 28, 20266. /PCS
President William Ruto presents special recognition trophies to officers during their passing out parade at the Police Training College Kiganjo, August 28, 20266. /PCS
An officer receives a trophy from President William Ruto during the passing out parade at the Police Training College Kiganjo, August 28, 20266. /PCS
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