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List Of Newly Gazetted Police Stations In Kenya’s 47 Counties

BY Soko Directory Team · February 26, 2020 11:02 am

The Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai gazetted 1,151 police stations in a bid to ensure service delivery and tighter security across the country.

The newly gazetted 1,151 police stations are expected to help in the fight against crime, ease in congestion and generally help in maintaining law and order.

Nakuru got 52 as Kiambu and Bungoma county got most of the new gazetted police stations leading with a whole 46 new followed closely by Kakamega County which got 45 newly gazetted police stations.

Below is a list of the 47 Counties and the number of the new gazetted police stations each got starting with those that got the most to those that got the least.

County Name                                             New gazetted police stations

  1. Nakuru                                                              52
  2. Kiambu                                                             46
  3. Bungoma                                                           46
  4. Kakamega                                                          45
  5. Laikipia                                                               39
  6. Migori                                                                   38
  7. Kajiado                                                                 34
  8. Elgeyo Marakwet                                                30
  9. Trans Nzoia                                                           28
  10. Narok                                                                      28
  11. Nairobi                                                                    24
  12. Kisii                                                                          22
  13. Homabay                                                                 21
  14. Murang’a                                                                 20
  15. Nandi                                                                        20
  16. Baringo                                                                     20
  17. Nyeri                                                                         19
  18. Kitui                                                                           19
  19. Kilifi                                                                           16
  20. Samburu                                                                   16
  21. West Pokot                                                               16
  22. Siaya                                                                          16
  23. Kericho                                                                     15
  24. Nyandarua                                                               15
  25. Wajir                                                                          15
  26. Busia                                                                         14
  27. Kirinyanga                                                               14
  28. Mandera                                                                   14
  29. Kisumu                                                                     14
  30. Nyamira                                                                    13
  31. Uasin Gishu                                                             12
  32. Mombasa                                                                  11
  33. Meru                                                                          11
  34. Embu                                                                         11
  35. Garissa                                                                      11
  36. Taita Taveta                                                             11
  37. Machakos                                                                 11
  38. Bomet                                                                        10
  39. Lamu                                                                         10
  40. Makueni                                                                    9
  41. Kwale                                                                         8
  42. Marsabit                                                                    8
  43. Tharaka Nithi                                                           7
  44. Tana River                                                                6
  45. Turkana                                                                     6
  46. Vihiga                                                                        4
  47. Isiolo                                                                          2

Though it is not clear which criteria were used in the gazetting of new police stations, it is obvious from the numbers the following informed the decision of IG Mutyambai.

IG Mutyambai
The IG of police Hilary Mutyambai

Population

A County’s population in most cases determines the crime rate and the more the people then it is likely that the higher the crime rate.

Kiambu, Bungoma and Nakuru County are known for a highly growing population hence the need for more police stations.

Area Covered By A County

An increase in the number of police stations in large areas is reasonable as it reduces the amount of distance one has to walk before getting to a police station which explains the case of Counties such as Laikipia County getting 39 police stations.

Previously Short Staffed Counties

Counties that previously had a smaller number of police stations are only best if the number is increased so as to streamline security services to the public.

Nairobi being a capital city and highly populated, for that matter, is bound to be favored with an increase of police stations as the crime rate in the city is quite high.

Whatever the number of police stations increased, security is paramount and to ensure this, it is important to have a cordial relationship with the security officials.

Read Also DCI Releases Names And Pictures Of Dangerous Criminals In Nairobi’s CBD

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