Leaders in war of words over police recruitment
What you need to know:
- The MP claimed that hundreds of youths were locked out due to failure by the government to harmonise constituency and administrative boundaries.
- But residents said the recruitment was free and fair and accused him of “importing” youths from other districts.
The just-concluded police recruitment has divided leaders in Laikipia North.
While area MP Mathew Lempurkel dismissed the selection as a sham, religious leaders and elders said it was fair.
The MP claimed that hundreds of youths were locked out due to failure by the government to harmonise constituency and administrative boundaries. He called for a repeat of the recruitment.
He said some youths from Mukogodo East ward were told they would be recruited in Nanyuki, which is in Laikipia East, while those from Sosian were directed to Rumuruti in Laikipia West.
“But when they got there, they were chased away. I have written to the chairman of National Police Service Commission calling for a repeat of the process,” he added.
However, the residents differed with their MP. They said the recruitment was free and fair and accused him of “importing” youths from other districts.
Mr Dominic ole Kiloku, a religious leader, said the youth who were turned away were not from Laikipia North.
“Most were ferried from Ol donyiro in the neighbouring Isiolo County, and from Segera and Ethi in Laikipia East district. Another elder, Mr Sammy Lemoile, said residents were satisfied with the hiring since the area had a big number of recruits.
