President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday launched new uniforms for police officers.
Speaking during the event held at the Kenya School of Government in Kabete, the Head of State said the "uniform will enhance better visibility for the officers".
President Kenyatta also announced new changes in the police docket which include; new command structure, rebranding and housing allowances for police officers.
“In order to eliminate waste, duplication, and overlap, we will integrate 39,680 police service and 24,572 administration police into general duty police offers under the command of Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service, leaving a total of 64, 252 police service general duty police given the unified command to offer better security for Kenyans,” said Uhuru.
Kenyatta also abolished a policy that required junior police and prison officers to be given free housing in institutional houses. He directed that the officers be given house allowances to enable them to live within the communities they serve.
The new uniforms will be used by the General Duty Police Unit which was formed after merging the Kenya Police Service and Administration Police.
The new uniform has elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans, with a section of them terming them as 'ugly'.
Here are some of the reactions posted on the United States of Kiambu Facebook group.