- All Kenyan police stations are expected to receive CCTV oversight in the next two years, Interior Minister Murkomen announced
- The government will ban safety cameras and introduce digital events to increase accountability
- The new amendment will include community police, regular inspections, and mandatory training of officers to restore expertise in police service
In the brave inspiration to reform the Kenyan police service, the Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen He launched a broad plan to put in place digital activities and strengthen accountability at 1,209 police stations in the country.
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Speaking on Monday, June 16, during a national speech on the security situation, Murkomen said all police stations would have Internet television cameras within the next two years.
New adjustments in police stations
He explained that the program aims to improve transparency, accountability, and public confidence while helping to control police actions.
“The CCTV system will be monitored under direct supervision of the Center’s Chief Executive Officer (OCS), who will be responsible for making sure you work all the time,” He said.
In the event of any technical errors, the issue must be reported within an hour through the established sequence of the command. Each channel will also have an external backup system to prevent data loss.
Murkomen further discussed the possible risks of playing diagnostic systems.
“We will be making recommendations in parliament to enact legislation that prohibit CCTV cameras,” He said.
He added that protecting the integrity of the image is important for the transparency and investigation of the future.
In addition to the monitoring improvement, the Prime Minister announced the distribution of digital events (OBS) books as part of the government’s digital placement agenda under the Bottom-Up (Beta) economic change agenda.
He said the digital systems of OBS will work perfectly within one year, providing a system of impaired and easily monitored reporting that improves service delivery across the country.
“Installation on OBS ensures all events are recorded properly and monitored in real time,” Murkomen noted. “This will strengthen the proof of evidence and remove reports of manipulation reports.”
To further improve service delivery, the Prime Minister announced that each police station would be needed to implement community police models aimed at building trust and improving the relationship between police and public.
“Regular inspections, evaluation and performance reviews will be conducted to ensure policy adherence and identify areas for upgrading,” He said.
The Ministry plans to partner with civil society organizations, religious leaders and other stakeholders in conducting the audit.
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Murkomen added that high -performing officers and police stations will be identified through a new awards system designed to promote quality and ethics.
The Minister also ordered the immediate formulation of the policy system for an independent review of police performance, including how officers use resources and cooperate with the public.
As part of a long -term program to restore profession and discipline, all officials, starting with OCSS, will now be required to receive annual training for professional development (CPD).
The training will comply with constitutional standards and moral conduct, with a special curriculum being prepared at present.
“This signifies the first step in restoring profession, discipline, and quality of service at all levels,” Murkomen said. “To achieve this, we will work closely with the National Treasury and Parliament to ensure adequate funding. For Luck Worse, training is the first disaster when budget reduction occurs. That must change. “
The massive amendment follows public outrage over the death of Albert Ojwang, a blogger who died under a vague situation under police protection.
Has Dig Eliud Lagat resigned?
Ojwang’s death raised national concerns over police responsibility and raised an emergency need for systematic adjustment within the service.
He had been arrested at Homa Bay and later transferred to Nairobi following a complaint filed by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat.
As public pressure increased, Lagat withdrew from his role to allow independent police authority (IPOA) to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
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