National Taskforce on Police Reforms,Police reforms Stories

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.

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.

Over 180 police officers set for promotions after interviews
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 24, 2024

The officers who had completed a six-month promotional course will be assessed to certain their suitability for the expected mandate.

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 commits to people-centered security reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2024

The CS on Wednesday noted that these reforms will be participatory and open, aimed at helping the country reach its socio-economic and cultural goals.

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...

National Police Service Commission announces pay rise for officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 05, 2024

Entry-level police constables' basic salaries have been increased from Sh21,645 to Sh25,645.

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...

MPs start debate on controversial protests bill that caused backlash
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 07, 2024

The bill’s first reading proceeded despite its sponsor, Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku, having assured Kenyans he would withdraw it following a...

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...

Pay rise for police, prison officers to begin this month - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2024

President Ruto spoke during the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Prisons Service Commissioner General, Patrick Aranduh Mwiti.

Violence is the Kenyan state's language: 5 strategies it uses to control citizens
The Conversation  |  Jul 01, 2024

This approach is informed by the fact that law enforcement bodies continue to do the bidding of the regime in power, rather than of Kenyan citizens, a...

Rights groups demand detailed, impartial probe into police misconduct during anti-tax demos
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 29, 2024

Twenty local and international civil society groups based in Kenya, under the Police Reforms Working Group, have appealed to the IPOA to probe police...

Lobby demands arrest of IG Koome, DCI boss Amin over atrocities during protests
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 28, 2024

Drawing reference to his address after Tuesday's deadly protests, PRWG-K claimed that by alleging that only six people lost their lives, President Rut...

53 killed in anti-Finance Bill protests, Police Reforms Working Group says
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 26, 2024

Out of these, 23 of the deaths were recorded between 7 am and 6 pm across the county while 30 others were recorded at night in the Githurai area.

Finance Bill protests: 21 groups demand release of over 210 arrested in CBD
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 18, 2024

The organisations accused the police of acting in blatant disregard to the legal provisions of the right to protest.

Rights groups reject proposed 'punitive' amendments to Public Order Act
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 15, 2024

The organisations said the proposals are one-sided and fail to address the interests of protestors, whose act of assembly is protected by law.

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.

DP Gachagua announces 40 per cent salary hike for police officers starting July 1
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 02, 2024

The revelation that the task force's recommendations have been accepted is a great relief to officers across the country, who for years, have complain...