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Police protest directive to wear new uniforms amid shortage

Nairobi regional police boss Rashid Yakub. [File, Standard]

A section of police officers in Nairobi are protesting a directive to ensure they wear the new Persian blue uniforms while on duty.

Those who fail to wear the uniforms have been threatened with serious disciplinary action. This is despite concerns there is a shortage of fabric in the service to make the new uniforms.

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