President Ruto Issues Fresh Directives Weeks After Police Recruitment Drive
President William Ruto has issued new orders requiring all chiefs and assistant chiefs to undergo compulsory training within the first six months of assuming office.
He said this new rule is meant to boost government efficiency and strengthen security operations at the community level.
The President made the announcement on Monday during the graduation of 5,892 chiefs and assistant chiefs at the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi.
This group formed the first cohort to complete the mandatory government training. Ruto stressed that the programme will continue for all future administrative officers to ensure they start their jobs with better skills and a clear understanding of their duties.
“My instruction to the Interior Ministry is that every officer — including chiefs, assistant chiefs, and those below them — must be trained within six months of being hired.
Many officers in the past worked for more than ten months before receiving any form of training, and that is not acceptable,” Ruto said during his address.
The newly graduated chiefs went through training in several areas, including induction, paralegal studies, and security management. The event was attended by senior officials from the National Police Service (NPS), top leaders from the Interior Ministry, and the Head of State himself.
During the ceremony, Ruto also directed chiefs and assistant chiefs to fully support the implementation of government policies at both the national and county levels.
He explained that their cooperation is essential, especially in ensuring that projects meant to benefit citizens are completed smoothly. “This should apply to all government projects as long as they aim to improve the lives of Kenyans,” he added.
These new directives come just a few weeks after the government conducted a major police recruitment exercise, showing a broader effort to strengthen security institutions, improve public administration, and make sure newly appointed officers are well-prepared for their responsibilities.
Ruto also instructed chiefs to play an active role in monitoring and supporting major government infrastructure projects. These include road construction, affordable housing programmes, and other development initiatives.
He said chiefs should ensure that local residents are given opportunities for manual and skilled work at various project sites, which will help improve livelihoods.
Another key directive from the President was for all administrative officers to adopt digital systems by bringing their services onto the national digitised platform. He said this will improve service delivery, increase transparency, and reduce delays in government processes.
According to Ruto, more than 27,000 public services have already been digitised, and work is ongoing to expand the digital rollout to all parts of the country, including the establishment of Jitume Labs in every ward to support universal connectivity.
The President urged chiefs to embrace these digital tools, file accurate reports through the platforms, and help citizens access online government services without difficulty.
During the same event, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced a nationwide crackdown on political goons. This follows a recent wave of violence that disrupted by-elections in several regions on Thursday, November 27, 2022.
Murkomen said the ministry, together with the Inspector General of Police (IG), will track down those involved and ensure they face the law. He warned that the government will not allow political disorder to grow and interfere with the 2027 General Elections.
Murkomen stressed that the crackdown is aimed at maintaining peace, protecting democracy, and ensuring elections remain free from intimidation and chaos.
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