Police officers from the General Service Unit (GSU) appeared before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security at a facility in Magadi, Kajiado County, to request more funding for housing, allowances and modern equipment.

Committee chair Gabriel Tongoyo, MP for Narok West, led the visit to assess how the security sector budget is being implemented and whether allocated funds meet police needs.

GSU officials reported that officers deployed in remote, harsh environments are living in makeshift tents that are worn out and expose them to extreme weather, calling for semi‑permanent structures as a quick fix.

Superintendent Dr Benard Kibet Yegon said the current allowance for specialised GSU officers is Sh2,000 per month and urged a review to reflect the risks and demands of their assignments.

He also highlighted that a special operations allowance approved for another specialised formation has not yet been paid to GSU officers.

Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat told the committee that the police service has accumulated Sh70 million in allowance arrears, with many officers missing two to three months of pay.

Lagat further requested Sh60 million to fund the transfer and rotation of officers across the country, urging early deployment before December 2026 to allow acclimatisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The GSU also asked for investment in modern equipment, including drones, surveillance technology, ammunition and advanced training to improve operational effectiveness against threats such as Al-Shabaab.

Tongoyo said the committee will identify priority items for possible inclusion in the forthcoming supplementary budget, while other requests will be considered in future budget cycles.

He noted that the oversight visit is part of Parliament’s role in monitoring security sector spending and that competing fiscal demands may limit the amount of support available.