Opposition Wants Ksh3 Billion Police Uniform Tender Cancelled

By Caroline Katana

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Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has called for the cancellation of a Ksh3 billion police uniform tender alleging that the contract was linked to President William Ruto and his family.

Wamalwa said the money should instead be used to improve the welfare of police officers and implement reforms within the National Police Service (NPS).

“We have said we want that contract cancelled. What we need are police reforms, not police uniforms,” he said while addressing worshippers at Ukunda PAG Church in Msambweni of Kwale County.

The leader alleged that the President and people close to him stood to benefit from the tender questioning the decision to spend billions on new uniforms while police officers continue to face challenges over pay and working conditions.

He criticised the government over rising taxes and the cost of living saying increased fuel taxes had contributed to higher transport and electricity costs.

Wamalwa further criticised the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Higher Education Funding model saying Kenyans were struggling to access essential services and education funding.

The DAP-K boss also condemned what he described as attacks against opposition leaders and supporters in different parts of the country and urged political actors to ensure the 2027 General Election is conducted peacefully.

“We do not want Kenyans to be used to bring war or chaos during this election. We love peace. We want all Kenyans to live in peace,” he said.

He called on religious leaders to pray for the country and urged politicians to campaign freely and sell their policies without violence or intimidation.

“We do not want blood to be shed in Kenya again.”

He also used the meeting to advance the opposition’s “One Term” campaign against President Ruto calling on Coast residents to take an active role in the movement.

According to him the opposition parties were working towards forming what he termed “One Team” ahead of the 2027 elections, with the aim of offering Kenyans an alternative government.

The former goverment minister also raised concerns over water shortages at the Coast citing the Mzima II pipeline and Mwache Dam as projects that could improve water supply in the region.

He said the Coast region had significant water resources, but residents continued to face challenges accessing reliable water.

Turning to Mwache Dam in Kwale, he asked residents whether the project had been completed, with the crowd responding that it had not.

The meeting also provided a platform for Msambweni parliamentary aspirant Charles Bilal to outline his priorities, including education, employment and access to government services.

Bilal promised to introduce a more transparent bursary system supported by technology to track beneficiaries and reduce long queues.

He also pledged to ensure government employment opportunities allocated to Msambweni benefit local residents and proposed the establishment of a large cement factory in the Shimba area to create jobs for young people.

The political meeting brought together DAP-K officials, local leaders and supporters as the party continues to mobilise in Kwale ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The DAP-K leader ended his address by urging Kenyans to reject political violence and allow voters to freely choose their leaders at the ballot.