He proposed that all DCI vehicles should be branded with visible logos, contact information, and unique identification numbers to address fears of abductions and foster transparency in law enforcement.
The senator's call comes in response to widespread concerns over unmarked cars, especially Subarus, which have been associated with alleged abductions and unlawful arrests.
He believes that branding would help eliminate confusion, reduce criminal impersonation, and encourage better cooperation between the public and security agencies.
Thang'wa\u2019s proposal follows a detailed conversation he had with DCI officers.
During this interaction, he questioned the use of unmarked vehicles and sought clarity on their operations.
According to the senator, the officers explained that not all Subarus belong to the DCI and denied allegations of abductions, stating that their actions are legitimate arrests.
Despite this clarification, Thang'wa stressed the importance of visible branding to reassure the public and enhance the agency\u2019s credibility.
To make this a reality, Senator Thang'wa plans to push for amendments to several key laws, including the National Police Service Act, the Traffic Act, and the Public Order Act.
These changes would mandate branding for all operational DCI vehicles, aligning Kenya\u2019s law enforcement with international best practices.
The senator highlighted several benefits of this initiative. He stated that it would increase public confidence in the DCI, discourage criminals from impersonating officers, and improve the relationship between citizens and law enforcement.
Thang'wa also urged Kenyans to remain vigilant when dealing with unmarked vehicles to avoid falling victim to criminals posing as police officers.
This proposal comes amid controversies involving the senator himself.
He was recently summoned by the DCI over chaos at a funeral in Limuru, where he was accused of incitement and property damage.
Thang\u2019wa dismissed the summons as intimidation and questioned why he was required to report to Nyeri for an incident that occurred in Limuru.
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