The Commissioner of Police invites you to cover the ground-breaking ceremony of a new housing project for police officers at the Kayole Police Station on Tuesday 15th August 2006 from 10.00 am.

In support of police reforms, the Government approved the construction of 27,000 housing units for the Kenya Police to be completed in three years. Towards achieving this, 240 housing units and one office block will be put up in Nairobi during this first phase. These projects are part of the implementation of the Kenya Police Strategic Plan for 2004-2008. The sites to covered are: -
• Kayole Police Division - one Administration Block and 24 housing units
• Kamukunji Police Station - 48 units
• Central Police Station - 48 units
• Dandora Police Station - 24 units
• Pangani Police Station - 24 units
• Kabete Police Station - 24 units
• Kiamumbi Police Station - 24 units
• Industrial Area Police lines -24 units

To address a glaring shortage of housing and serious congestion in police lines, the Government began by renovating existing quarters and stalled projects as well as leasing available accommodation for the police last year.

This was followed by the purchase of already constructed housing projects. The Kenya Police Force is now embarking on its long term solution to the housing shortage through the construction of new housing units.

(GIDEON M. KIBUNJAH)
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
14th August 2006