Ruto Hints at Fresh Salary Review for All Police, Prison Officers

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Ruto said the government would continue engaging the SRC and the National Police Service Commission on police remuneration following the completion of a three-phase review that increased their basic salary from Ksh21,000 to Ksh29,000.

“We will continue working with the National Police Service Commission and SRC to ensure that remuneration remains fair, sustainable and commensurate with the responsibilities and risks carried by our diligent officers,” Ruto said.

The Head of State made the remarks while a ddressing graduating police officers at the National Police College in Kiganjo in Nyeri County, where he also unveiled a new police uniform.

📌 What You Need to Know

In his speech, Ruto noted that the recent salary increase for officers represented a 36 per cent hike, noting that salaries across other ranks have also been reviewed upwards.

At the same time, Ruto said the government was committed to improving the conditions under which police officers live, work and serve, arguing that better remuneration must form part of broader police reforms.

“We cannot demand professionalism, integrity and sacrifice from our police officers while remaining indifferent to their remuneration, housing, healthcare, equipment, career progression and psychological well-being,” he said.

On the new uniforms, Ruto said the change followed consultations with police officers and members of the public conducted in 2023, as well as recommendations by the Presidential Task Force on police reforms.

He said the police officers had raised concerns about the quality, suitability and impact of the previous uniform on their professional identity.

T he graduating officers in Kiganjo will be the first to wear the new uniform before it is progressively rolled out to General Duty officers across the country from next week.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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