AP officer earns promotion 30 years after joining service

Nakuru East sub county AP commander superintendent Barnabas Kimutai (left) promotes police constable Joshua Chebon to the rank of Corporal who has served in police for 30 years at his office in Nakuru on July 21,2017. Kimutai promoted seven officers from contestable to senior Sergent .The officers were awarded the promotions for their exemplary performance in their respective work stations.Photo:Kipsang Joseph/Standard

On a warm Friday morning, seven police officers stood stiffly outside their commandant's office

It was a happy day for them - the day they were finally earning a much coveted promotion.