{"id":19348,"date":"2026-01-12T18:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T18:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/19348\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T18:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T18:49:12","slug":"government-boosts-police-fleet-with-591-new-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/19348\/","title":{"rendered":"Government boosts police fleet with 591 new vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"

A section of the first batch of 95 vehicles flagged off for distribution.\/KNA<\/p>\n

The National Police Service has received a major mobility boost following the acquisition of 591 brand-new vehicles worth Sh7 billion through a partnership with Isuzu East Africa, RentCo Africa Limited, and Equity Bank. <\/p>\n

The initiative is expected to improve response times, enhance service delivery, and strengthen law and order across the country. \n<\/p>\n


\nSpeaking during the flag-off ceremony, Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli welcomed the deployment, noting that enhanced mobility is essential for frontline policing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese vehicles will allow officers to respond promptly, safeguard lives and property, and maintain order more effectively,\u201d he said. \n<\/p>\n


\nMasengeli further announced that the vehicles will be deployed across all regions to boost operational reach, visibility, and response capability. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe addition of these vehicles will significantly enhance the operational effectiveness of the National Police Service across the country. Reliable mobility is essential to policing, and this delivery ensures officers are better equipped to respond promptly, maintain visibility, and deliver security services efficiently,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n


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\nL-R:\u00a0RentCo Africa CEO Robert Nyasimi, Isuzu East Africa Chair of the Board Rita Kavashe, and Equity Centre Supreme Branch Manager Lucy Ndururi hand over the symbolic key to Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli and Samson Wangusi, Principal Administrative Secretary at the National Treasury in Nairobi on January 12, 2026.\/KNAThe Deputy IG noted that the initiative aligns with the government\u2019s broader police reforms and the Utumishi kwa Wote (Service to All) philosophy.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou matter a lot to us as partners, and we look forward to strengthening this relationship with Equity and Isuzu to build an efficient and effective National Police Service,\u201d Masengeli added, describing the flag-off as a major milestone that will strengthen service delivery and equip police stations to respond to emergencies more promptly. \n<\/p>\n


\nThe first batch of 95 vehicles, comprising trucks and double-cab pickups, was flagged off at the Isuzu East Africa assembly plant in Nairobi. The remaining units are scheduled for phased delivery over the next three months through an Asset Finance facility provided by Equity Bank. \n<\/p>\n


\nThis large-scale acquisition, delivered through the partnership between Equity, RentCo Africa Limited, Isuzu East Africa, and the Government of Kenya, is designed to increase police visibility, operational reach, and emergency response capacity nationwide. \n<\/p>\n


\nEquity Centre Supreme Branch Manager Lucy Ndururi reaffirmed the bank\u2019s commitment to financing national institutions, confirming that all 591 vehicles will be delivered in monthly phases. <\/p>\n

\u201cSecurity remains a critical enabler of economic growth and community stability. We encourage other institutions to take advantage of Equity\u2019s flexible and affordable Asset Finance facilities to improve public service delivery,\u201d she said. \n<\/p>\n


\nNdururi added, \u201cThis is a huge milestone. We will ensure all 591 vehicles are delivered in phases on a monthly basis. Security is essential for national development because it allows businesses to thrive and communities to remain stable.\u201d <\/p>\n

She highlighted Equity Bank\u2019s long-standing leadership in Asset Finance across the region, supporting institutions, including the National Police Service, to acquire vehicles through leasing programmes in partnership with RentCo Africa Limited. \n<\/p>\n


\nIsuzu East Africa Deputy Managing Director, Isao Wada, noted that the flag-off reflects Isuzu\u2019s dedication to national service, long-term partnerships, and operational excellence.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese Isuzu pickups are built to perform in diverse terrains and demanding conditions. We are honoured to support the National Police Service with mobility solutions that enhance operational readiness while offering durability, efficiency, and value across their entire lifecycle,\u201d he said. \n<\/p>\n


\nWada also emphasised that the vehicles are locally assembled, fuel-efficient, and the latest models, reinforcing the Buy Kenya, Build Kenya agenda while supporting the country\u2019s manufacturing sector. \n<\/p>\n


\nRentCo Africa CEO Robert Nyasimi said the company is keen to expand its collaboration with Equity across East Africa and beyond. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe fund everything and welcome partnerships across our East African markets. Together with Equity, we plan to enhance delivery across the region and expand into the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Equity has an established footprint,\u201d Nyasimi disclosed. \n<\/p>\n


\nHe added that the initiative will significantly enhance police mobility, improve emergency response, and strengthen security operations nationwide, ultimately contributing to safer communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A section of the first batch of 95 vehicles flagged off for distribution.\/KNA The National Police Service has…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19349,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[80,351,352,98,100,353,101,350,99],"class_list":{"0":"post-19348","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-kenya","8":"tag-kenya","9":"tag-kenya-news","10":"tag-star","11":"tag-star-news","12":"tag-star-news-kenya","13":"tag-star-newspaper-kenya","14":"tag-the-star","15":"tag-the-star-kenya","16":"tag-the-star-newspaper"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19348","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19348"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19348\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}