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Sakaja outlines plan for Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, 2,500 officers to undergo specialized training

Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a plan to establish a specialized Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, with 2,500 officers from the Nairobi County Inspectorate and the National Police Service undergoing intensive training. The initiative aims to enhance security patrols and rapid response across Nairobi, shifting focus from traffic enforcement. The training will be tailored to the city's unique policing needs, as Nairobi's daytime population exceeds seven million people. Kamukunji Police Station will be transformed into the unit's headquarters, undergoing rehabilitation and expansion. Additionally, Nairobi will implement an integrated citywide CCTV surveillance network linked to a new Traffic Management Centre at City Cabanas, which will serve as the city’s digital command center, incorporating AI-powered surveillance systems, police monitoring, and automated traffic enforcement. This system will also integrate private CCTV cameras to strengthen crime detection and emergency response. Governor Sakaja mentioned benchmarking visits to New York and London to study modern metropolitan policing models. These reforms are part of a cooperation agreement between the National and county governments to modernize Nairobi’s security infrastructure and enhance public safety.