Activist and politician Boniface Mwangi has unveiled an ambitious plan to reform the National Police Service if elected president in 2027, saying his administration would prioritize better pay, improved working conditions, and accountability in the force.
Through a statement shared on X, Mwangi said the police service, which has over 104,000 officers, remains one of the country’s most corrupt institutions.
He promised to overhaul the system, beginning with transparent recruitment and training processes aimed at restoring public confidence in law enforcement.
Mwangi said his government would focus on creating a professional police force that is respected and adequately compensated.
“We will eliminate corruption from the police service—from how they’re recruited, trained, and deployed,” he said, adding that officers under his leadership would live within the communities they serve.
The activist also pledged to replace outdated colonial-era police stations with modern, well-equipped facilities.
He said many stations currently in use expose officers to unsafe and unhealthy conditions that undermine service delivery and morale.
Mwangi’s proposal includes legal reforms to allow police officers to form a union—a move that would mark a major shift in Kenya’s policing framework.
He argued that allowing officers to collectively bargain for better terms would help address systemic welfare challenges.
The issue of police corruption has long been a concern in Kenya. According to data from Transparency International, the police consistently rank among the top three most corrupt institutions in the country.
Mwangi, known for his years of activism against state excesses and impunity, said his plan is part of a wider vision to build a transparent and people-centered government.
His announcement adds to the growing field of potential contenders positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.