Charles Mutuma has been appointed as the Commandant of the newly formed National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU) which is now fully activated.
In a statement on May 6, the Ministry of Interior said Mutuma will report to the Deputy Inspector General (APS) after the appointment.
He will be responsible for overseeing deployment and ensuring operational alignment with national security objectives.
The unit comprises officers drawn from the Administration Police Service (APS) and established under the authority of the Inspector General of Police.
It aims at bridging the policing gap at the community level and providing wananchi with a reassuring presence of responsive security personnel.
Charles Mutuma Experience & Education
Mutuma, who has risen through the ranks within the Administration Police Service (APS), brings with him a wealth of experience and a high reputation for professionalism, attributes that earned him his most recent promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector General (AIG).
He holds a Master of Arts in Security Management and Police Studies, and a Master of Arts in Leadership and Security Management, both from Kenyatta University. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Security Studies at the same institution.
Mutuma is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Security Studies at the same institution.
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Duties of NGAPU
NGAPU was launched in February 2025 to support 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 the war against illicit brews and preserving relevant exhibits.
Besides, the Unit will 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.
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It will also take the lead in enforcing national policies, laws, and regulations in collaboration with other government agencies.
The Ministry said an overwhelming number of members of the public expressed a strong preference for APS officers during public consultations.
They cited the officers’ approachability, efficiency in handling complaints, and less bureaucratic procedures as key reasons for their trust.
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