Kamukunji community policing

Kamukunji Police Station has long carried the reputation of a “hot zone” in the heart of Nairobi a place marked by high crime rates and persistent allegations of bribery among officers. But an investigative look reveals a shift: community policing initiatives are reshaping the narrative. Once feared hotspots such as Machakos Country Bus, Railways, and the Jack and Jill area are now safer, with residents reporting they can walk freely without fear. According to the area OCPD and OCS, the turnaround is not just about numbers but credibility. They point out that no officer from Kamukunji has been interdicted for unprofessional conduct in the past year a stark contrast to its troubled past. The leadership insists the partnership with the community is the real game changer, transforming a station once synonymous with corruption into a model of cooperation. The question now is whether this momentum can be sustained, and if Kamukunji’s success story can be replicated in other crime ridden precincts across Nairobi.