Interior Ministry Details Reforms Targeting Indiscipline Among Police Officers
The reforms form part of broader efforts to modernise the National Police Service and improve efficiency, accountability, and public trust, even as police face scrutiny over excessive use of force, especially in extreme situations...
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Kenya's government is implementing sweeping reforms within the National Police Service to improve officer discipline, welfare, and operational effectiveness, addressing public concerns over police brutality.
- A significant 40% salary increase for police officers will be effective from July 1.
- The reforms are spearheaded by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo.
- Key changes include mandatory refresher training and a new policy for officers to be transferred from a station after a maximum of three years.
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