Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo has promised that police officers who break the law will be dealt with.
Speaking during the official opening of the Induction Training on Human Rights for the new Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) board, Omollo emphasized that IPOA exists as a bridge between the police and the public, not to vilify, but working to restore trust and confidence in our law enforcement and criminal justice system.
“No police officer is above the law, and every Kenyan, including law enforcement officers, is entitled to the right to life and fair trial as guaranteed in our Constitution,” Omollo stated.
The five-day workshop, themed “Enhanced Capacity of the Board on Human Rights and Policing Oversight,” aims to equip IPOA board members with deeper insights into human rights principles, foster a culture of ethical policing and promote public trust in the oversight process.
“Such initiatives are vital in advancing professional standards, ensuring justice and aligning the service with global best practices in human rights adherence,” Omollo added.
This comes days after IPOA chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja promised to collaborate more in their mandates.
This was revealed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, when Hassan paid a courtesy call to Kanja at the National Police Service (NPS) headquarters in Nairobi.
Under the current legal setup, IPOA is mandated to provide civilian oversight over the work of the police in Kenya.
“Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Mr. Ahmed Issack Hassan today January 9, 2025, paid a courtesy call on the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, at NPS Headquarters Nairobi,” NPS stated.
According to the NPS, the two leaders discussed matters of police accountability and transparency in which they promised to collaborate.
“Their discussion focused on strengthening collaboration between NPS and IPOA in achieving their common mandate of ensuring police accountability and transparency,” NPS added.
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