Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen noted that Kenya must learn from international policing models as the country develops the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit. He identified Singapore as a vital partner for enhancing security, digitalization, and institutional strength.
In a statement on Monday, March 16, 2026, CS Murkomen explained that Kenya and Singapore maintain a robust relationship built on common goals and cooperation.
“Kenya and Singapore enjoy strong bilateral relations anchored on mutual interest and shared priorities, with Singapore serving as a strategic partner on cybersecurity, digitalization of government services, ICT capacity building, and knowledge sharing and skills development,” Murkomen said.
He clarified that Singapore’s methods provide useful lessons on organizing police commands, leveraging technology, and fostering community trust – all of which are critical for the new Nairobi Metropolitan Police structure.
“As we work on a framework for the establishment of the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit as directed by H.E the President last month, the Singapore model offers important benchmarks on command structure, leveraging technology, and strong community involvement in policing,” he added.
Murkomen also noted that talking with international partners helps build Kenya’s institutional strength and aligns the country with global standards in policing and national coordination.
“On the sidelines of the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Austria, I held bilateral talks with Edwin Tong, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs of Singapore, to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration in security, national coordination, and institutional capacity building,” he stated.
The Cabinet Secretary explained that the discussions centered on using Singapore’s expertise in law enforcement, digital tools, and community policing to improve Kenya’s systems.
Murkomen concluded that collaborating with nations like Singapore remains a cornerstone of Kenya’s goal to create a modern, tech-savvy, and community-oriented police service that can tackle new security threats.
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