PS Omollo Outlines Government’s Plan After Court Blocks Ruto’s Police Reforms
Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, has said the government will appeal the recent High Court ruling that declared the Police Reforms Taskforce, led by former Chief Justice David Maraga, as unconstitutional.
The Maraga-led task force had proposed more than 500 reform measures aimed at improving the police service.
These included improving officer welfare, increasing salaries, providing better housing, modernising operations, and upgrading training. However, the court ruled that the task force itself was unconstitutional.
Dr. Omollo emphasized that while the government respects the court’s decision, they plan to challenge it through legal means.
He explained that the court ruling mainly focused on the responsibilities of the National Police Service Commission and rejected only 16 out of the total 271 detailed recommendations made by the task force.
Speaking during a breakfast meeting in Nairobi with members of the National Steering Committee—the main body overseeing the reforms—Omollo clarified that 255 of the task force’s recommendations were not affected by the court ruling and would continue to be implemented without interruption.
“We respect the decision of the court, especially concerning the 16 recommendations that were flagged. But we are taking the legal route to seek clarification and redress on those specific issues,” he said.
He further explained, “Out of the 571 total recommendations, only a very small number have been challenged. The majority are still intact, and we are moving forward with their implementation.”
The PS highlighted that nearly half of the reforms have already been implemented, and another 20 to 30 per cent are currently being rolled out.
He stressed the importance of completing these reforms, saying they are not just focused on improving systems and structures but also about restoring dignity, professionalism, and public trust in the police and other security agencies.
On a different note, Dr. Omollo confirmed that the recruitment process for cadets in the Kenya Prisons Service will proceed before the end of the month, as planned.
This comes after the exercise was temporarily suspended following a petition by activist Fredrick Bikeri.
Bikeri had challenged a directive that required graduate officers to have a master’s degree in order to qualify for promotion to the rank of Inspector of Prisons.
He argued that the requirement was unjust, lacked a clear explanation, and was introduced without involving the public or conducting proper consultations.
Despite the legal challenge, the PS assured that the government remains committed to fairness and transparency in the recruitment process while addressing the concerns raised.
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