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Police locked out of matatu trade
President Kibaki receives the final report on police reforms from retired judge Philip Ransley on Tuesday. Photo/FREDERICK ONYANGO
Posted Tuesday, November 3 2009 at 22:00
In Summary
- Officers will not be allowed to carry out business amounting to conflict of interest
The establishment of the Police Reforms Implementation Committee was recommended to put in place the administrative, policy, legal and constitutional changes proposed in the report.
Praised taskforce
The taskforce advocated improved working conditions for officers in terms of medical, insurance and housing allowances in a bid to change policing culture and cultivate greater confidence for law enforcers among the public.
It called for the fast-tracking of the police housing programme and improved transport for all police stations.
President Kibaki promised full implementation of a National Policing Policy and National Security Policy and praised the taskforce for its diligence.
Top government officials at the occasion included Internal Security minister George Saitoti, assistant minister Orwa Ojodeh, Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet Francis Muthaura, Attorney-General Amos Wako, Police Commissioner Mathew Iteere and Administration Police Commandant Kinuthia Mbugua.
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Submitted by NichooPosted November 05, 2009 06:42 PM
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Submitted by kiratushoe
Yes, This is what kenyans wonna too see and hear. quick reforms with internal security is needed and now that Ministers are not driving the expensive cars we should also try to improve police transportation and weapons. a good pay will also make cops to act professionaly.
Posted November 05, 2009 06:42 PM -
Submitted by kumbaart
HIRING of police needs alot to think of as most officers go this field for luck of jobs.Some of this officers have criminal minds that needs to be checked by experts of good conducts.If they pass this, they needs training from time to time and exams if they fail lose their jobs.Police have been abusing their job for money which have been from thier boses to the juniors. They should learn to know they are not courts to jurge and punish people before they are found guilty.
Posted November 05, 2009 04:36 PM -
Submitted by Isaya Baraza
What Police Officers need most is discipline and health approach to a situation. Whether we pay them a million shillings a month or not, they must be disciplined not to be engaged in robberies and other crimes against persons.
Posted November 05, 2009 01:36 PM -
Submitted by rofi
There is one and only one radical and fundamental thing to do as far as the Police Force is concerned; very rapidly phase them all out and start afresh. I would recommend bringing a 'chief constable' from a commonwealth country to assist in the surgery.
Posted November 05, 2009 10:55 AM
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The issue of Police to do biz or not doesnt matter. What matters is we get free of corruption, justice and end of impunity such that all of us are equal.The law should make sure the police they are on the right place at the right time.If ther are free to do thier biz thats fine but not when on duty roll!