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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has outlined a fresh and bold approach to reforming the National Police Service, following intense public pressure over growing reports of police misconduct, most notably the controversial death of blogger Albert Ojwang. Speaking at Harambee House on June 16, Murkomen addressed both the urgent need for changes and the government's response to the growing crisis of public trust in the police.
Among the proposed changes is a major overhaul in how police officers are recruited. The CS announced that future intakes will include specialised cadres with professional and technical backgrounds. The goal, according to Murkomen, is to “infuse fresh talent, professionalism, and modern police standards throughout the service.”
This approach aims to elevate the calibre of new recruits, moving away from outdated and often compromised entry systems. The police recruitment process will now be digitised to minimise fraud and corruption, a move confirmed earlier by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja in a Senate briefing.
Murkomen didn’t stop at recruitment. He directed the establishment of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for all serving officers, beginning with Officers Commanding Stations (OCSs). The trainings will be built around a formal curriculum aligned with constitutional values and human rights principles.
This represents an attempt to rehabilitate the internal culture of policing by reinforcing accountability, discipline, and community service ethics. Murkomen stressed that police officers must evolve to match the dynamic social and security demands of the country.
Another cornerstone of the reforms is technological oversight. The CS mandated that every police station must be fitted with functioning CCTV systems. These systems will provide live surveillance accessible by the OCS, and footage must be securely stored for future investigations.
This directive is a clear response to multiple allegations of cover-ups and evidence tampering in cases involving police misconduct, particularly custodial deaths like that of Ojwang. The aim is to introduce transparency and an evidence trail that can be used to audit officer conduct.
Murkomen did not shy away from criticising the National Treasury, lamenting that police training is often the first victim of budget cuts. He stressed the need for consistent investment in the police force if the state expects real reform. Without sufficient funding, even the most well-intended policies risk failure.
The urgency of these reforms follows weeks of national outrage over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Civil society groups and former Chief Justice David Maraga have demanded immediate action and accountability from top officers, including DIG Eliud Lagat.
Murkomen’s reform plan appears to be both a damage control measure and a genuine attempt to restructure a deeply flawed system. With the June 25 deadline for public protests looming, the government is under intense pressure to show progress and good faith.
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