Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja defended gender equality within the National Police Service during a security forum in Laikipia. The official emphasized that recruitment processes will maintain balanced representation between male and female candidates. Kanja rejected suggestions from a Nyahururu station commander who recommended limiting women officers to twenty percent of total recruits. The commander argued that female personnel struggle during violent demonstrations and protest situations. Station chief Isaac Kimutus claimed his female staff remained at headquarters during recent civil unrest events.
Laikipia North Member of Parliament Sarah Korere strongly opposed these proposals and supported women officers. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reminded attendees that constitutional requirements mandate thirty percent gender representation across public service positions. Current police force statistics show only fourteen percent female participation. Murkomen stressed that recruitment must comply with constitutional gender balance standards. The debate highlighted ongoing challenges regarding women's roles in law enforcement operations.
Laikipia North Member of Parliament Sarah Korere strongly opposed these proposals and supported women officers. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reminded attendees that constitutional requirements mandate thirty percent gender representation across public service positions. Current police force statistics show only fourteen percent female participation. Murkomen stressed that recruitment must comply with constitutional gender balance standards. The debate highlighted ongoing challenges regarding women's roles in law enforcement operations.
