The striped blue-and-yellow outfits have been likened to prison uniforms or pyjamas.

Some people online wrongly thought the uniform was for police officers but, alas, only custom officers will have the pleasure of sporting this unique design.

Here's a taste of what people are saying:

The Gemini king ????@King_Chris_Jr

 I think Zambia has come up with the greatest Idea ever

The rate of crime will reduce in Zambia 'cause when this badass police comes up to you

You'll laugh till you get handcuffed

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Thee Trend Setter?@xtiandela

 What you order online Vs what gets delivered ????????????#Kenya Vs #Zambia @KoinangeJeff

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C h u r c h i l l ™ ????@ChurchoRao

 Zambia unveils new police uniform. Who cursed Africa?

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John Miano ????????@MianoJN

 Zambia new police uniform will make them sleep in their job! How can you were a pajamas to work? ???????? #WeHaveOvercome #JudiciaryAidingTerrorism

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Zambia is currently a top trending topic in Kenya.