Expectant police officers are among those set to benefit from Kenya’s newly redesigned General Duty police uniform, which was unveiled by President William Ruto at the National Police College in Kiganjo.

The new uniform was introduced on Friday during the passing-out parade of more than 6,000 Police Recruit Constables who completed nine months of training.

The recruits, who joined the college on November 24, 2025, are expected to be among the first officers issued with the new attire as they begin deployment across the country.

The redesign changes the long-standing all-deep-blue police uniform.

Under the new look, General Duty officers will wear a light sky-blue short-sleeved shirt paired with deep navy-blue straight-cut trousers.

Both male and female officers will also wear either a navy-blue beret or a peak cap carrying the official National Police Service insignia.

The outfit will be completed with polished black leather combat or service boots.

For women officers, the new design includes special consideration for those who are pregnant.

The changes are meant to make the uniform more comfortable and suitable for policewomen during pregnancy while they continue with their duties.

Other features on the uniform include a Kenyan flag patch on the upper sleeve, updated National Police Service markings and shoulder epaulettes showing an officer’s rank.

The shirt also has two chest pockets with button-down flaps, loops for attaching lanyards, and stronger stitching around areas that experience pressure during work.

These additions are expected to make the uniform more durable for officers carrying out daily operations.

The new uniform is set to start replacing the current General Duty attire from Monday, August 31.

However, the change will happen gradually in different parts of the country.

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja said the new design followed consultations and public participation carried out in 2023.

He said the service had returned to a design that officers had previously supported.

Kanja said the uniform change would also help raise the morale of officers, especially the newly recruited constables entering service for the first time.

President Ruto inspected a guard of honour mounted by the graduating recruits before viewing the new police attire.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, Deputy Inspector-General Eliud Lagat and DCI Director Mohamed Amin attended the event.

The uniform will only apply to General Duty officers in the Kenya Police Service.