Hillary Mutyambai gets autonomy after Ruto directive

Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai. [File, Standard]

The National Treasury has already implemented an order by President William Ruto made during his inauguration on Tuesday in which he promised to grant the National Police Service (NPS) financial autonomy.

National Treasury CS Ukur Yatani invoked his powers under the law and designated Inspector General Hilary Mutyambai the responsibilities of the accounting officer for the NPS. This means the NPS budget has been transferred from the Office of the President to the office of the Inspector General of Police.