Kenya’s demoralised police set for mass promotions to inject professionalism in the service
Cabinet Secretary Murkomen said Jukwaa la Usalama forums are vital, noting the convergence of national government administrative officers, police officers, university students, members of the public and all stakeholders, has brought to the fore the challenges of security, illegal alcohol, drugs, gender-based violence and other issues related to crime and how the issues should be addressed through public participation.
High rate of bribery and favouritism feature in Kenya’s Police Service Commission recruitment reforms
It further aligns with the recommendations of the Maraga Taskforce on Police Reforms, which emphasised modernisation and integrity in law enforcement processes. By leveraging technology, the commission hopes to not only close corruption loopholes but also speed up the recruitment process, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants, and build public trust in the service.
