President William Ruto Wednesday received a progress report from the Taskforce on Police Reforms chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga.
Consequently, Ruto accepted three recommendations.
First, the National Police Service, the Prisons Service, and the National Youth Service be moved to the security sector in regard to remuneration and terms of service.
“This way, the officers in three services will receive remuneration and other terms of service commensurate with the work they do,” Ruto said.
Second, there will be two entry points into the National Police Service, the report says.
These include constable and cadet levels.
The National Police Service Commission will determine the requirements for the two pathways.
“At a time when crime is constantly evolving, this provision will attract more professionals to police service,” the President said.
Third, the National Police Service transfer policy that no officer should remain at one station for more than three years is enforced.
“Going forward, it won’t be possible for an officer to be promoted if they have served at only one station,” Ruto said in agreement with the recommendation of the Taskforce on Police Reforms.
Ruto announced that the task force will present its final report in a month’s time.
“I assure our policemen and women of our commitment to improving the police service, including their remuneration and other terms of service,” Ruto said.
The team was given a month more to complete their work.
The 20-member National Taskforce on Improvement of Terms and Conditions of Service and Other Reforms for Members of the National Police Service and Kenya Prisons Service was appointed by President William Ruto on December 21, 2022.
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