Ministry of Interior Reveals Plans to Increase Some Police Allowances
The government is also keen to improve the country's security infrastructure, as well as acquire new firearms to ensure efficiency in the security sector...
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The Kenyan Ministry of Interior is planning to standardize police housing allowances nationwide to improve officer welfare and morale. This initiative aims to address disparities where officers in Nairobi currently receive higher allowances.
- The goal is to ensure all police officers receive the same housing allowance, regardless of their station.
- This reform is part of broader pay reviews and security infrastructure improvements set to take effect later this year.
- The Security Reforms Unit, through its technical advisor Charles Otieno, is leading the review.
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