KENYA: The need to streamline the running of security affairs, particularly the management of police slush fund is a change President Uhuru Kenyatta is planning to effect at his office, The Standard on Saturday can report.
Beyond efforts by the President to fight graft in his office, is a strategic move to give Inspector General David Kimaiyo a tighter grip of his docket.
This is was after it emerged that outside forces had been attempting to control the security docket by trying to interfere with the management of the police slush fund which runs to millions of shillings yearly.
The money is normally allocated under a “confidential vote” for use in purchasing intelligence, maintaining a network of informers and for emergency police operations.
Fight for control over the said money has been subject of push and pull between government officials and the National Police Service.
Indeed, we have established that this is only a pointer to what sources close to State House described as “Huge changes” the President will soon make in his in office to dismantle corruption.
When contacted, Kimaiyo said: “Some people are still living in the old mindset that was the Commissioner of Police, this is a new office of the IG, which is independent. We carry out our duties independently. But here is a lukewarm situation. Let the blame go to the office of the IG when he has all the powers,” Mr Kimaiyo said.
So far, President Kenyatta has effected changes in regard to operational centre of some government officers in his office. Those affected are Secretary to the Cabinet Francis Kimemia, whose office has been moved from Harambee House to State House while Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua will be operating from Harambee House at least three times a week.
According to sources privy to the goings-on, Kinyua’s main task will be to ensure systems run as expected.
“As the President said, there are corruption cartels in his office. Kinyua’s posting is no coincidence, He is known for his accounting skills and commitment to the rule of law. He will help the President run a corruption-free office and government,” said a source.
Kimaiyo further said he has had to handle a lot of pressure because of the diverse roles he plays.
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