Uhuru commissions construction of police academy, 210 housing units in Ngong

President Uhuru Kenyatta has commissioned the construction of a leadership police academy and 210 housing units in Ngong.

Uhuru performed the groundbreaking Ceremony for Kenya Police Leadership Academy on Tuesday.

The project which is funded by Central Bank of Kenya at Sh1 billion, is set to be completed by end of 2021.

Upon completion, the academy will provide the National Police Service with modern facilities for the training of its senior leadership.

These include; Adequate accommodation for 220, classrooms and lecture rooms, well equipped auditorium with seating for 450, kitchen and dining facilities and recreational facilities.

In a statement, CBK said it is supporting the development of this project through a memorandum of understanding with NPS.

“CBK will build adequate accommodation for officers attached to CBK in Nairobi. CBK has finalised plans to build a modern, gated community in industrial area,” governor Patrick Njoroge said.

“This will solve permanently a long standing problem and provide suitable living quarters for these officers and their families.”