PS Omollo urges IPOA Board to champion human rights and police accountability
The PS reassured the new IPOA board members of the government's full support as they work to uphold justice, strengthen accountability, and protect human dignity within the National Police Service.
Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on the newly inducted members of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to promote human rights, accountability, and transparency in Kenya's police service.
The remarks were made during the opening of a five-day induction training for the new IPOA board members at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha.
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Dr. Omollo stressed that IPOA remains an essential bridge between the police and the public.
He highlighted Kenya's progress in establishing legal and institutional frameworks that foster transparency and build public trust in the police force.
"Kenya has made significant strides in addressing the relationship between law enforcement and the observance of human rights. Key among them is the enactment of robust legal and institutional frameworks to promote transparency, accountability, and trust in our policing systems," Omollo stated.
The PS reassured the new IPOA board members of the government's full support as they work to uphold justice, strengthen accountability, and protect human dignity within the National Police Service.
He praised IPOA for investigating complaints against police misconduct and advocating for reforms that align with constitutional standards.
PS Raymond Omollo at the official opening of the Induction Training on Human Rights for the IPOA Board, held at the Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort. (Raymond Omollo)
Dr. Omollo also stressed the importance of addressing persistent challenges such as extrajudicial practices, which have damaged public trust in the police.
Dr. Omollo expressed confidence in IPOA's new leadership, which is headed by Chairman Ahmed Issack Hassan and Vice-chairperson Ann Wanjiku.
He urged them to prioritise systemic reforms aimed at fostering fairness, social cohesion, and strengthening the relationship between the police and the public.
The PS further underscored that safeguarding human rights is essential to sustainable security and public trust, noting that the police and IPOA must work together to ensure that all Kenyans feel protected and valued.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (Administration Police), Gilbert Masengeli, stated that the police are dedicated to maintaining professionalism and ethical standards. He further assured that the police would offer full support to IPOA in its oversight efforts.
The meeting set the stage for a strengthened partnership between IPOA and the Ministry of Interior, with a shared goal of building a just, fair, and accountable policing system in Kenya.
