Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure will on Monday unveil a new police unit to provide security to the critical water infrastructure.
The Water Police Unit (WPU) of the Administration police will be mainly tasked with securing assets and other resources for the Ministry of Water while responding to "emerging security dynamics".
The unit's formation comes in the wake of a revelation by the Ministry of Water that up to Sh10.6 billion is lost yearly on non-revenue water.
It has cited vandalism, illegal connections, and corruption as the leading causes.
"Upon deliberation by the Ministry of Water and the NPS, a need was identified to provide armed security and protection to critical water facilities to avert criminal activities that may greatly derail water resources in up to 34 counties under the water works development agencies," read a statement.
And just like other police units within the National police service, it will be headed by a commandant.
It was still unclear yet as to the number of officers who will be deployed to the unit.
