IG Kanja Officially Gazettes 5 New Police Stations Across Kenya to Boost Security
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has officially gazetted five new police stations in different parts of the country, a move aimed at improving security operations and bringing police services closer to the people.
In a gazette notice dated Friday, March 27, Kanja confirmed that the new stations were established under Section 40(1) of the National Police Service Act. The decision is part of broader efforts by the National Police Service to strengthen law enforcement structures and increase police presence in areas that have for a long time faced persistent insecurity challenges.
The newly recognised police stations are spread across five counties: Kajiado, Wajir, Kisumu, Migori, and Meru. According to the notice, the establishments have now been formally designated as police stations under the law, giving them full authority to carry out all policing duties provided for in the Act.
In Kajiado County, the new station is Gataka Police Station located in Kajiado North Sub-County. Kisumu County has received Otonglo Police Station in Kisumu West Constituency.
In Migori County, Mabera Police Station has been established in Kuria West Sub-County. Wajir West will now be served by Lagbogol Police Station, while residents of Imenti East in Meru County will benefit from the newly gazetted Thuura Police Station.
The move is being seen as a major step in addressing long-standing security concerns in the affected regions.
Most of these areas have in the past struggled with issues such as bandit attacks, cattle theft, communal clashes, and other forms of insecurity that have disrupted the lives of residents and slowed local development.
For instance, parts of Imenti East in Meru have recently experienced repeated banditry incidents that resulted in livestock theft and losses for local families.
The situation had earlier forced the government to deploy additional security officers, including military personnel, to help restore order and protect residents.
The gazettement of the stations comes only weeks after IG Kanja signaled plans to expand police infrastructure across the country as part of efforts to reinforce internal security and improve service delivery within communities.
With the new legal status, the facilities are no longer limited to operating as basic police posts or smaller administrative units.
They can now fully function as recognised police stations with the authority to receive reports, conduct investigations, make arrests, detain suspects, and handle custody and other core policing responsibilities.
This upgrade is expected to significantly improve response times during emergencies, enhance coordination of security operations at the sub-county level, and make it easier for residents to access police services without travelling long distances.
Previously, many of these centres operated only as police posts, which often lacked the legal mandate, personnel, and infrastructure needed to manage complex criminal cases.
Their elevation to full police station status is therefore expected to strengthen law enforcement capacity and improve public confidence in local security systems.
Overall, the establishment of the five new police stations reflects the government’s continued focus on improving safety, protecting lives and property, and ensuring that communities in previously underserved areas receive faster and more effective police support.
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