Interior Ministry Intensifies Police Training Reforms as Murkomen Inspects Embakasi Campuses
At the Embakasi ‘A’ campus, Murkomen inspected the ongoing construction of a 780-bed capacity barracks aimed at improving accommodation within the institution.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth sang
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening police professionalism through enhanced training and capacity-building programmes.
Murkomen made the remarks during an inspection tour of the National Police College Embakasi ‘A’ and Embakasi ‘B’ campuses, where he assessed the progress of recruit training and ongoing upskilling initiatives for serving officers.
“The training our police recruits undergo has been carefully designed to equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills and mindset to safeguard peace and protect lives and property,” he said.
During the visit, the CS inspected training facilities as well as accommodation for instructors and trainees to ensure they meet required standards and provide a conducive learning environment.
He expressed satisfaction with the quality of training being offered, noting that it is expected to inject “new energy and passion” into the National Police Service. Murkomen urged recruits to uphold professionalism, integrity, and patriotism upon completion of their course.
“I am glad to report that the recruits are getting the best training… I urged them to serve with professionalism, integrity and patriotism when they complete their course,” he stated.
The CS noted that capacity-building initiatives at the two campuses form part of broader government efforts to enhance continuous training for officers in line with ongoing police modernisation reforms. He added that the government is also revamping regional training colleges and centres of excellence to improve access to regular training.
At the Embakasi ‘A’ campus, Murkomen inspected the ongoing construction of a 780-bed capacity barracks aimed at improving accommodation within the institution.
He was accompanied by senior security officials, including Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General (Kenya Police Service) Eliud Lagat, Deputy Inspector General (Administration Police Service) Gilbert Masengeli, and General Service Unit Commandant Ranson Lolmodooni, among other senior officers.
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