David Maraga Taskforce Stories

Police service to receive 3,000 vehicles under Sh28 billion upgrade initiative
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

The modernisation initiative is part of broader reforms guided by recommendations from the David Maraga Taskforce.

Police define areas of focus in major plan to upgrade equipment and institute reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The document further states that the service will employ robust cyber security measures, monitor cybercrime activities, and stay abreast of emerging t...

Kenya’s policing reforms: Progress, challenges and negative public perception
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 01, 2025

The brutality by police officers, coupled with the ever-present and corrosive corruption undermines public trust.

Fresh protests put Kenyan police on focus over brutal handling of public dissent
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 30, 2024

In true reflection of the concerns raised by Kenyans, the country is back to the dark days of arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and killings.

Maraga condemns abductions of Kenyans, urges adherence to the rule of law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The former Chief Justice stressed that 2025 should be a year of accountability, especially for those who caused suffering in 2024.

Inside Ruto's Sh28 billion plan to modernise National Police Service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

Kindiki had earlier said the public raised concerns about the disappearance of files at police stations, hence the digital OBs will help to keep tabs...

Ruto unveils plan to lease 3,000 acres of prison land for food production
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

The President noted that the reforms in the correctional services sector were in line with the broader vision for a more modern, self-reliant, and eff...

Prisons service introduces new ranks as 539 officers are promoted in major reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 08, 2024

The move saw 539 officers promoted to various ranks earlier this week amongst them; Senior Assistant Commissioner General of Prisons (SACGP), Assistan...

Sh106 billion needed for police salary reforms, Interior PS Omollo says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 01, 2024

Omollo noted that the comprehensive reform plan would require Sh184 billion when factoring in these internal resources.

Maraga Taskforce offers solutions to improve poor police-public relations
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 30, 2024

The recommendations from the Taskforce propose actions aimed at improving police conduct by benchmarking against regional and international standards

State to allocate Sh106 billion to implement Maraga taskforce reforms - Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

The President confirmed that the National Treasury will contribute part of the funds, with the remainder to be provided by investors.

Kindiki gazettes National Steering Committee to implement Maraga Taskforce police reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2024

The committee which will be chaired by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, includes Principal Secretaries from National Treasury, State Depar...

Reform units established across police, NYS and prisons to oversee reforms' implementation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 21, 2024

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo revealed that a dedicated police reform unit is now operational within the Ministry of Interior and Nation...

Court to hear petitions seeking Parliament's dissolution over gender rule
Joseph Ndunda  |  Aug 16, 2024

A five judges bench constituted to hear and determine the petitions on a priority basis will be holding a sitting on the day.

IG Kanja issues directives on implementation of Maraga task force's recommendations
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 27, 2024

"It is important that the following directives are adhered to as we forge ahead with the implementation process," Acting IG Kanja directed in the memo...

EAC appoints former CJ Maraga to lead election observation mission in Rwanda
Amina Wako  |  Jul 13, 2024

The mission, consisting of observers from EAC partner states, will be in Rwanda for the better part of this week and next week. 

Ministry of Interior Seeks Sh108 billion for Maraga Taskforce reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 06, 2024

The reforms are set to be implemented over four years, from 2024 to 2028, in alignment with the strategic framework guiding the process.

Implementation of Maraga report on police reforms remains top priority - PS Omollo
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 26, 2024

The PS said reviewing the salaries of police officers is a top agenda of the government.

President Ruto says Govt will increase police salary by 40 per cent
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Nov 16, 2023

President William Ruto has announced an intended 40 per cent salary increase for officers in the National Police Service (NPS), National Youth Service...

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