Nairobi — The newly-fashioned National Authorities Administration Police Unit (NGAPU) is now fully operational following the appointment of Charles Mutuma as its first Commandant.
Mutuma, a profession officer within the Administration Police Carrier (APS), brings decades of ride and a discover recognition for professionalism–qualities that earned him his promotion to Assistant Inspector Fashioned (AIG). He holds two Grasp’s degrees in Security Management and Police Reviews, and Management and Security Management, both from Kenyatta College, the set aside he’s currently pursuing a PhD in Security Reviews.
As Commandant, he will anecdote to the Deputy Inspector Fashioned (APS) and oversee deployment of officers to align operations with the country’s nationwide security targets.
Launched in February this yr, NGAPU became established to enhance National Authorities directors–equivalent to chiefs and assistant chiefs–in executing grassroots security functions. Its mandate contains curbing outlawed gangs, bettering neighborhood safety, addressing sexual and gender-based violence, conducting excessive-risk operations, and implementing regulations, together with the fight in opposition to illicit brews and narcotics.
The unit will also play a central position in battle resolution and peacebuilding in areas laid low with intercommunal clashes, land disputes, and helpful resource-based conflicts. As successfully as, it will lend a hand build into mark nationwide laws and policies in collaboration with a amount of authorities businesses.
NGAPU contains officers drawn from the Administration Police Carrier and became created below the authority of the Inspector Fashioned of Police. Its purpose is to bridge the policing gap on the neighborhood stage by offering a more responsive and accessible security presence.
Public consultations held sooner than the unit’s beginning published smartly-liked reinforce for APS officers, with many Kenyans citing their approachability, effectiveness in resolving complaints, and never more bureaucratic procedures as key reasons for trust.
