The government remains firm about continuing security sector reforms despite legal challenges. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said police officers need better working conditions to fulfill their duties properly. He emphasized that development depends on security, making decent conditions for officers essential.
The comments follow Justice Lawrence Mugambi's ruling that President Ruto acted beyond his authority when creating a police reform task force. The judge decided the president duplicated functions belonging to the National Police Service Commission, making the task force illegal. This ruling invalidated recommendations about housing improvements, equipment purchases, technology adoption, and human resource changes.
Omollo defended the reforms as part of President Ruto's campaign promises. He said these changes were among the president's first priorities after taking office. The process will continue for another decade, though half the work has already been completed.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen criticized the court decision. He said judges should consider police officers who face many problems. Speaking in Taita Taveta County, Murkomen expressed disbelief that a judge would block efforts to improve officer welfare nationwide.
The comments follow Justice Lawrence Mugambi's ruling that President Ruto acted beyond his authority when creating a police reform task force. The judge decided the president duplicated functions belonging to the National Police Service Commission, making the task force illegal. This ruling invalidated recommendations about housing improvements, equipment purchases, technology adoption, and human resource changes.
Omollo defended the reforms as part of President Ruto's campaign promises. He said these changes were among the president's first priorities after taking office. The process will continue for another decade, though half the work has already been completed.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen criticized the court decision. He said judges should consider police officers who face many problems. Speaking in Taita Taveta County, Murkomen expressed disbelief that a judge would block efforts to improve officer welfare nationwide.
