Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has called for patience in the phased procurement of new uniform for police officers.
The police boss emphasized that production is based on availability of resources to accommodate the huge number of officers involved.
During a QnA session on Twitter on Monday, Mutyambai said the old uniform has not lost its functionality and should therefore be worn by officers who are yet to access the new one.
"The previous uniform is still functional and can be used by the officers who are yet to receive the new regalia. The C.O.A will be issued to the officers in question in due time too," he said on Wednesday.
The new blue uniform was officially unveiled in September 2018 by President Uhuru Kenyatta who said it will enhance visibility of the officers.
In February this year, Interior PS Karanja Kibicho said it will take the government at least three years to have all police officers in the new regalia.
The IG said the number of officers currently stands at 64,000 and the earliest all police officers can have the new uniform is 2023.
"The uniform will not be in two sets. In three years we shall have standardised them," Kibicho said.
"The numbers are big for the National Police Service, having them in new uniform is a process which will take time."
Last year, Interior CS Fred Matiang'i said the government is saving over Sh700 million making of police uniforms locally.
The CS said sewing the uniforms locally was a way to support Kenya's economy and create employment.
