KENYA : Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa has revealed his intentions to propose a bill that will make it mandatory for Directorate of Criminal Investigations, DCI, to brand subarus used by its officers.

In a statement dated Friday, December 6, the lawmaker explained that the move was informed by the latest abductions in the country.

Given that the police had distanced themselves from the abductions, Thang'wa expressed that it was necessary to have a law that would enable Kenyans to easily identify the police.

Apart from branding the vehicles, the senator is also seeking to have DCI have special number plates for easy identification.

"To achieve this, I will be seeking to amend the National Police Service Act, 2011, the Traffic Act, and the Public Order Act. These amendments will include provisions to compel all DCI operational vehicles to be visibly branded with the DCI logo, contact details, and unique identification numbers, ensuring consistency and transparency," read the statement in part.

"That way, when stopped by a branded vehicle or Subaru, you will confidently comply with officers of the law. But when approached by an unmarked Subaru, do everything you can to stay safe because those are likely thugs."

The move by the Senator amidst rising concerns among Kenyans over the conduct of some officers during the Gen Z protests.

During the protests, some armed personnel would patrol with vehicles that do not have any number plates.

Concerns were also raised over officers who cover their faces during protests.

Kenyans Opined security officers shouldn't cover their faces or conduct raids, make arrests while wearing civilian clothes, stating that goons might impersonate Detectives.