Kenya Police Introduces Maternity Uniform for Pregnant Officers

The Kenya Police Service has introduced a dedicated maternity uniform for pregnant female police officers as part of a major redesign of its General Duty uniform.

The new maternity outfit was unveiled on Friday, August 28, 2026, during a passing-out parade at the National Police College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, presided over by President William Ruto.

The new maternity attire consists of muted or slate-blue dresses designed to accommodate officers during pregnancy, while maintaining the professional appearance and colours associated with the Kenya Police Service.

The provision is intended to allow expectant officers to continue carrying out their duties while wearing clothing that better accommodates the physical changes associated with pregnancy.

The Kenya Police Service’s Director of Logistics, Senior Assistant Inspector General Peter Ndungu, highlighted the need for appropriate uniform provisions for expectant officers during the unveiling.

The maternity uniform is one element of a broader redesign of Kenya’s police attire. The new General Duty uniform replaces the previous deep-blue outfit with a light sky-blue shirt, deep navy-blue trousers and navy-blue berets or peak caps bearing the National Police Service insignia.

The redesign followed consultations with police officers and members of the public, as well as recommendations from the Presidential Taskforce on Police Reforms.

President Ruto said officers had raised concerns about the previous uniform, including its quality, suitability and impact on their professional identity.

The introduction of a dedicated maternity uniform has drawn attention because it gives pregnant officers a specific official outfit rather than requiring them to rely solely on standard uniforms or civilian clothing as their pregnancies progress.

Kenya’s existing police regulations already provided for maternity uniform dresses for pregnant officers, but the latest reform formally incorporates a dedicated maternity option into the newly redesigned police uniform system.

The wider uniform rollout began progressively from August 31, 2026, with more than 6,000 newly trained constables among the first officers expected to wear the new designs.