The National Police Service (NPS) has clarified that M/s Bedi Investments Limited was the company that was awarded the contract to manufacture and stitch the new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniforms, dismissing reports linking the procurement to Nalitex Limited.

In a press statement dated August 30, 2026, the NPS said Kenyan textile manufacturers with previous experience supplying police uniform material were invited to submit samples as part of efforts to support local manufacturing under the Buy Kenya, Build Kenya initiative.

The four manufacturers invited to submit samples were Bedi Investments Limited, Rivatex East Africa Limited, Thika Textile Mills Limited and Sunflag Textiles & Knitwear Mills.

According to the NPS, only Bedi Investments and Rivatex East Africa submitted samples within the stipulated period. Following evaluation and public participation, the sample produced by Bedi Investments was adopted and approved through the relevant security structures.

The Service said the subsequent procurement was conducted in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, applicable regulations and established procedures, with Bedi Investments ultimately awarded the contract.

The NPS also provided details on how the decision to change the General Duty uniform was arrived at, saying it formed part of broader police reforms considered by the Maraga Task Force on Police Reforms, chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga.

During consultations, police officers reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the existing uniform and preference for a change, prompting the Task Force to recommend a return to the previous uniform colours.

The NPS said the Kenya Police Service Uniform Committee subsequently worked with the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) to develop the required standards for the new uniform.

Addressing reports that had linked Nalitex Limited to the procurement, the Service said the company did not participate in the procurement process, was not awarded the contract and was not engaged as a subcontractor.

The Service reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and the responsible use of public resources as it implements the wider police reform programme.