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Nalitex Limited

Company linked to Sh2.8 billion police uniform procurement; NPS denies tender award to Nalitex, says Bedi Investments won contract.

2026-08-292026-09-01

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    The NPS has specifically denied that Nalitex Limited won or participated in the tender.

    Matiang’i faults Ruto’s regime costly approach to new police uniforms
  3. The Standard

    Investigations by The Standard into Nalitex Limited, the principal supplier, show a firm incorporated barely two years ago, with a registered Nairobi office that could not be located on inspection.

    Probe procurement process of Sh2.8 billion police uniform
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe National Police Service has dismissed reports linking Nalitex Limited to the procurement and manufacture of the new police uniforms, insisting the company played no role in the process.

    Police deny firm won Sh2.8 billion uniform tender
  5. The Standard

    His remarks come a day after the National Police Service (NPS) dismissed reports linking Nalitex Limited to the procurement and manufacture of the new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniform.

    Maraga questions transparency in procurement of new police uniforms
  6. Capital News

    Police headquarters dismissed reports that Nalitex Limited won the tender to manufacture the new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniforms, saying the contract was lawfully awarded to Bedi Investments Limited.

    Babu: Ruto’s Sh2.5bn police uniform spend is misplaced priority
  7. Citizen Digital

    s Ksh2.8B police uniform tender link to Nalitex By Ann Nyathira August 30, 2026 01:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The National Police Service has denied reports linking Nalitex Limited

    NPS denies Ksh2.8B police uniform tender link to Nalitex
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 30 — Police headquarters has dismissed reports that Nalitex Limited won the tender to manufacture the new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniforms, saying the contract was lawfully awarded to Bedi Investments Limited.

    Police HQ Dismisses Claims Nalitex Won New Police Uniform Tender, Says Bedi Investments Handling Contract
  9. The Standard

    A phone number listed in the corporate records of Nalitex Limited, the company linked to the supply of police uniforms, returned the name of businessman Charles Tela Alusala, adding another layer to questions about the company’s ownership and management.

    This man, Alusala, the richest teacher in the country and supply police uniform
  10. The Standard

    A phone number listed in the corporate records of Nalitex Limited, the company linked to the supply of police uniforms, returned the name of businessman Charles Tela Alusala, adding another layer to questions about the company’s ownership and management.

    THE TRAIL...: Of the richest teacher in the country and supplier of police uniforms
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed reports linking Nalitex Limited to the procurement and manufacture of the new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniform, insisting the company played no role in the process.

    NPS denies Nalitex link to new police uniform tender
Politics

Matiang'i criticises Ruto government's costly police uniform change

The News

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has questioned the government's decision to change police uniforms, arguing that public resources should be used more efficiently by tapping into existing state capacity. Matiang'i said his administration used NYS and other public institutions alongside the private sector to produce uniforms while controlling costs, in contrast to the current approach.

31 August 2026 · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Matiang'i criticises Ruto government's costly police uniform change

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has questioned the government's decision to change police uniforms, arguing that public resources should be used more efficiently by tapping into existing state capacity. Matiang'i said his administration used NYS and other public institutions alongside the private sector to produce uniforms while controlling costs, in contrast to the current approach.

    31 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Editorial calls for scrutiny of Sh2.8 billion police uniform procurement

    The Standard's opinion piece questions both the necessity of President Ruto's new police uniform initiative and the procurement process used, arguing that Sh2.8 billion would be better spent on officer housing, pay, and mental health care rather than changing uniforms that replicate a previously abandoned colour scheme.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Police deny Nalitex won uniform tender, say Bedi awarded contract

    The National Police Service has dismissed media reports linking Nalitex Limited to a police uniform procurement, stating instead that Bedi Investments Limited was lawfully awarded the contract following a proper procurement process. The uniform change was part of broader police reforms recommended by the Maraga Task Force.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. Former Chief Justice questions police uniform procurement transparency

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga has alleged that the implementation of police uniform reforms recommended by his Task Force on Police Reforms has been marred by corruption and secrecy. The National Police Service has dismissed media reports linking Nalitex Limited to the procurement, stating that Bedi Investments Limited is manufacturing the new uniforms.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 30 August

  1. Babu Owino criticizes Sh2.5bn police uniform spending priority

    Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused President Ruto's administration of misplaced priorities for allocating Sh2.5 billion to new police uniforms while students struggle to pay school fees and youth remain unemployed. President Ruto unveiled the new Kenya Police Service general-duty uniform on August 28, with the rollout expected to cover about 60,000 general-duty officers.

    30 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. NPS denies Nalitex link to Ksh2.8B uniform tender

    The National Police Service has denied reports linking Nalitex Limited to the Ksh2.8 billion procurement of Kenya Police General Duty uniforms, stating the company played no role in the tender. NPS says Bedi Investments Limited was awarded the contract after its sample was selected through evaluation and public participation.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Police HQ denies Nalitex won uniform tender, says Bedi Investments handling contract

    Kenya Police Service headquarters dismissed reports that Nalitex Limited won the tender for new police uniforms, stating the contract was lawfully awarded to Bedi Investments Limited. The uniform change was recommended by the Maraga Task Force on Police Reforms following consultation with officers who expressed dissatisfaction with existing uniforms.

    30 August 2026 · Capital News

  4. Police uniform tender linked to businessman associated with Ruto

    A phone number in corporate records for Nalitex Limited, the company linked to supplying police uniforms in a Sh2.8 billion tender, returned the name of businessman Charles Tela Alusala, deepening questions about the company's ownership and control.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

  5. Phone link ties police uniform supplier to businessman tied to Ruto

    A phone number in corporate records for Nalitex Limited, the company linked to a Sh2.8 billion police uniform tender, has been traced to businessman Charles Tela Alusala, who is associated with President William Ruto, deepening questions about the supplier's actual ownership and control.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

  6. NPS denies Nalitex connection to police uniform contract

    The National Police Service has dismissed media reports linking Nalitex Limited to the procurement of new Kenya Police Service General Duty uniforms, stating that Bedi Investments Limited was lawfully awarded the contract. The uniform change was recommended by the Maraga Task Force on Police Reforms following officer complaints about the existing uniform.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 29 August

  1. Police uniform supplier company raises questions over address

    Nalitex Limited, the main supplier of Kenya's new police uniforms unveiled by President Ruto, incorporated in May 2024, has a listed Nairobi office that could not be traced and a postal address shared with an auditing firm and property business linked to Ruto's family.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Company supplying Sh2.8 billion police uniforms links unclear

    Nalitex Limited, incorporated in May 2024, has been identified as the main supplier of new police uniforms unveiled by President Ruto. The company's listed Nairobi office could not be traced, and its postal address is shared with an auditing firm and property business linked to President Ruto's family.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard

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