Charles Mutuma named NGAPU commandant as new unit operationalised
Launched in late February, NGAPU is mandated to support the National Government administrators, including chiefs and assistant chiefs, in executing their security functions at the grassroots level
The National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU) is now operational following the appointment of Charles Mutuma as the Commandant of the new unit.
Mutuma will report to the Deputy Inspector General (Administration Police Service) and will be responsible for overseeing deployment and ensuring operational alignment with national security objectives.
Recently promoted to an Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Mutuma, who has risen through the ranks within the APS, brings with him a wealth of experience and a high reputation for professionalism.
He holds a Master of Arts degree in Security Management and Police Studies and a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Security Management, both from Kenyatta University where he is also currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Security Studies.
Launched in late February, NGAPU is mandated to support the National Government administrators, including chiefs and assistant chiefs, in executing their security functions at the grassroots level.
These include curbing the activities of outlawed local gangs, enhancing community safety, fighting sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), conducting high-risk operations, regulatory enforcement, war against illicit brews and narcotics, arresting offenders, and preserving relevant exhibits.
The unit will also play a key role in conflict resolution and peacebuilding initiatives, particularly in areas affected by intercommunal clashes, boundary and land disputes, and resource-based conflicts.
Additionally, it will take the lead in enforcing national policies, laws, and regulations in collaboration with other government agencies. The unit comprises officers drawn from the APS and established under the authority of the Inspector General of Police to bridge the policing gap at the community level and provide Wananchi with a reassuring presence of responsive security personnel.
The decision to establish NGAPU came followed public consultations where an overwhelming number of members of the public expressed a strong preference for APS officers, citing their approachability, efficiency in handling complaints, and less bureaucratic procedures as key reasons for trust.
