Ruto Orders End to ‘Watchman’ and ‘Guard’ Titles
The President acknowledged that the outdated terminology still exists in government legislation and regulations, adding that the government would move to align official language with the professional status of the sector...
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President William Ruto has ordered an immediate cessation of the use of the terms 'watchman' and 'guard' when referring to private security personnel.
- The government will remove these outdated terms from all official laws, regulations, and documents.
- The directive was issued by President William Ruto during a meeting with thousands of private security officers at State House, Nairobi.
- This move aims to acknowledge and respect the dignity and professionalism of the private security sector, addressing concerns raised by officers about derogatory titles.
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