Kenyan entertainer Stevo Simple Boy has attracted attention online after sharing a humorous reaction to the Kenya Police Service’s newly introduced uniform designs. In a widely circulated video, the musician is seen modeling the light sky-blue maternity dress introduced for pregnant female police officers under the service’s updated dress code. The clip has generated a wave of reactions from social media users, with many focusing on the unusual way Stevo presented the official police attire.
His post comes as the Kenya Police Service begins transitioning to redesigned uniforms for different categories of officers. The changes include new attire for General Duty officers as well as specialised clothing intended to accommodate officers in different circumstances, including pregnancy. The new General Duty uniform features a light sky-blue shirt and dark navy trousers, replacing the predominantly dark-blue attire previously associated with the category. The maternity dress is designed specifically for pregnant female officers, providing an alternative to the standard uniform during pregnancy.
Stevo’s video has added a lighter dimension to what has otherwise been a serious national discussion about the changes to police uniforms. Social media users responded to the entertainer’s presentation with comments, jokes and memes, contributing to the rapid circulation of the clip across online platforms. The reaction also illustrates how changes to public institutions can quickly become subjects of online entertainment, particularly when public figures reinterpret official developments through comedy or social-media content.
The Kenya Police Service has said the uniform changes are part of efforts to modernise police attire and improve its suitability for officers performing different duties. The transition to the new uniforms is being implemented progressively, meaning officers will not all change their attire at the same time. While the official uniform programme concerns police appearance and functionality, Stevo’s post has shifted attention towards the lighter, social-media side of the rollout.
The entertainer has previously attracted significant attention online through his music, interviews and social-media content, making his reaction to the police uniform change particularly shareable among his followers. The viral clip does not alter the official uniform policy. The maternity dress remains part of the police service’s updated dress requirements for pregnant officers, while Stevo’s appearance in the outfit is understood as a humorous social-media post rather than an official police activity.
The incident comes as public discussion continues over the new police uniforms, with Kenyans sharing both serious observations and humorous reactions to the changes.