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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that the National Police Service (NPS) is taking decisive action to address recent cases of police misconduct and alleged human rights violations, which have reportedly increased in recent weeks.
CS Murkomen stated that the government is committed to building a professional and accountable security sector that serves Kenyans effectively, operates free from corruption, and respects human rights and the constitution.
“There have been various concerns about police brutality in recent times across different parts of the country, from Nandi to Nyeri and beyond, and I must say that the National Police Service (NPS) is addressing that matter,” Murkomen said.
He added: “We have engaged the Inspector General and the DIGs to ensure respective commanders are properly briefed to monitor officers who violate the law, including those involved in shooting citizens or even their colleagues.”
The CS stated that investigations have revealed mental health challenges in some cases.
“As we agreed during the Jukwaa la Usalama, commandants must understand that you cannot deploy an officer suspected of having mental health issues. It is important to protect officers who may be at risk from colleagues struggling with alcohol addiction or other mental challenges. Such officers must be given medical attention, and commanders must take the necessary steps,” he explained.
Murkomen further assured Kenyans that neither the NPS nor the government condones human rights violations.
“It is in our interest to ensure that those who break the law are punished, while those in need of medical care are moved from stations to rehabilitation centres or medical facilities. This will help prevent the situations we have witnessed in the recent past,” he said.
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