The government has committed to ensuring the planned police recruitment is transparent and free of graft.
Addressing the media in Kisumu county, Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen revealed that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) officials are currently locked up in a meeting in Nairobi to deliberate on recruitment regulations.
Murkomen, while addressing the question of regulations for recruitment, stressed that the process to be undertaken soon must give an opportunity to deserving Kenyans.
“ The National Police Service(NPS) and Commission are currently in a meeting and will be giving us clarity of direction,” explained the CS.
He disclosed that although he has been briefed about the deliberations, he does not want to preempt the outcome of the meeting.
” Eventually, we want a transparent process free of bribery claims and ensure recruitment to NPS doesn’t go to the highest bidder,” said the CS.
He said corruption is one area, the NPS has carried the tag for a long time and should be changed.
Referring to the ongoing grassroots engagement dubbed Jukwaa la Usalama, the CS noted that a solution on how to conclusively address the allegations of corruption within the NPS is a matter to be confronted head-on.
“From the word go, we want those deserving recruited to the NPS, not those who have bought their way,” said the CS.
Mr Murkomen also weighed in on the issues of electoral offenses during the upcoming mini polls planned for November.
Mr Murkomen sounded a warning that the government does not condone electoral malpractice, and the security agencies will ensure that the aspirants and candidates conduct themselves as spelled out by the electoral body.
“The aspirants should provide their campaign schedules, which are necessary to provide security support. We are ready to provide support to county security teams by bolstering their strengths with officers from other parts of the country to ensure we are maintaining law and order.” The CS said.
He warned that it’s an offense to disrupt the activities of an opponent, and if IEBC finds anyone in breach, they will ensure they are arrested and charged.
