The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) recently completed a comprehensive sensitization programme across several counties aimed at increasing its visibility and strengthening engagement with police officers. The ten-day initiative, led by the Chairperson and Commissioners, represents a significant step in bridging the gap between the Commission and police officers, fostering a deeper understanding of the NPSC’s mandate and its critical role within the National Police Service.
During the first week of the sensitization, Vice Chairperson Dr. Alice Otwala, alongside Commissioner Eusebius Laibuta, led the team in Kiambu County, while Commissioner Dr. Lilian Kiamba headed the discussions in Machakos County. Commissioners John Ole Moyaki and Edwin Cheluget engaged officers in Kajiado County. In the second week, a team led by CEO Peter Leley held similar engagements in Nairobi County.
The Commissioners emphasized the NPSC’s distinct role in managing human resource functions within the National Police Service. Officers were educated on the structure and operations of the Commission, covering its composition, mandate, and core functions. They were also briefed on how the NPSC executes its functions through established committees, its strategic direction, milestones achieved, and future plans. Additionally, the sessions highlighted the Commission’s counselling and psychosocial support services, available to officers.
These interactive sessions also provided officers a platform to voice their concerns, notably welfare issues, lengthy disciplinary processes, career progression guidelines, promotion procedures, and the status of ongoing police reforms.
The commission conducted the programme in partnership with the Public Service Superannuation Scheme-PSSF and Medical Administrators Kenya Limited-Makl. PSSF is contributory pension arrangement to provide retirement benefits to officers in the service of Government while Makl handles medical functions for the biggest private health insurance schemes in Kenya.
