Ruto Changes Entry Points For Police Recruitment
President William Ruto has accepted recommendations put forth by the Police Reforms Taskforce proposing the introduction of two entry points as the primary requirement to join the National Police Service (NPS).
While accepting the recommendations, the Head of State agreed to have constable and cadet levels as entry points into the NPS.
The task force appointed late last year headed by former Chief Justice David Maraga presented its findings to the President at State House, Nairobi on Wednesday, October 4.
”At a time when crime is constantly evolving, this provision will attract more professionals to police service,” President Ruto said.
Another recommendation accepted by the President was to move the National Police Service, the Prisons Service, and the National Youth Service to the security sector regarding terms of remuneration and service.
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The Police Reforms Taskforce led by former Chief Justice David Maraga at State House Nairobi had several recommendations including a salary increase of police officers by almost 50%.
The 20-member national task force appointed by William Ruto was appointed by President William Ruto on December 21, 2022, to review matters on the improvement of Terms and Conditions of Service and other reforms in the security sector.
Another recommendation made by the task force was that no officer was to stay at a single station for more than three years.
However, a final report will be presented by the Taskforce in a month expecting to give more detailed recommendations.
”I assure our policemen and women of our commitment to improve the police service, including their remuneration and other terms of service,” the President added
President Ruto further noted that reforms in the security sector will attract more professionals to the service amid evolving crimes.
Ruto Changes Entry Points For Police Recruitment
