Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced sweeping changes aimed at restoring dignity and professionalism among local administrators and police officers across the country.
Speaking during a public address in Trans Nzoia on Monday, July 28, 2025, Murkomen said his ministry was finalising a new system to decentralise the distribution of chiefs’ uniforms, allowing fittings to be done at the county level to avoid the long-standing issue of ill-fitting attire.
“No chief will be forced to travel to Nairobi or wear oversized uniforms anymore,” he said. “Every officer will be measured, and the correct size will be delivered directly to their counties.”
The CS recounted a humorous yet telling incident in Kitui where a chief appeared in trousers so large that Murkomen mistook them for a different garment altogether. “He looked completely lost in them,” he quipped, adding that such cases undermine the image of public servants.
Murkomen termed the current practice of issuing random uniform sizes and asking officers to seek tailors as “unacceptable,” stressing that uniforms must reflect dignity, professionalism, and comfort.
Beyond chiefs, Murkomen also called for a holistic reform of the police service, not just in appearance but in infrastructure and public engagement. He advocated for modernised police stations equipped with ICT tools and a cultural shift in how officers relate to citizens.
“The police should not just be seen as people with guns. They are members of the community. We must build mutual respect and a collaborative working relationship,” he said.
The announcement forms part of Murkomen’s broader reform push to improve the working conditions and public image of the National Government Administration Officers and security personnel nationwide.
