Police IG Hillary Mutyambai orders new ranks for officers

Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai (pictured) has ordered the promotion of junior police officers who have stagnated in one rank for more than 10 years.

He said it is wrong for a police officer to be stuck in one rank yet they are performing their duties without fault.

“I have ordered that those who have stayed in one rank for more than 10 years and have no disciplinary cases be urgently considered for promotion,” he said. He at the same time ordered the promotion of Kilimani Head of Directorate of Criminal Investigations Fatuma Hadi for her exemplary work.

The police boss said Ms Hadi had solved many cases in her area of jurisdiction. “Let us appreciate her leadership and promote her to the next rank. We have to appreciate good work,” he added.

Mr Mutyambai made the remarks yesterday during a party for Flying Squad officers in Nairobi, which was also attended by DCI George Kinoti. He also urged police officers to open up and ease any crises. “If you have any problem, please speak out. This is especially important for male officers and I urge them to engage their colleagues and friends,” he said.

A memo from police headquarters to all formations in the country stated that the National Police Service Commission will promote police constables who are 50 years and above in order to boost their morale.

“You are requested to urgently submit to the Deputy Inspector General names and details of officers in the category on or before May 9, 2019,” stated the memo dated May 6.

Commission chairman Eliud Kinuthia said ageing officers without disciplinary cases will benefit from the promotions set to be concluded by July this year. 

“We will implement these changes fairly. There has been a feeling of unfairness among some officers and it is part of the reasons we are rolling out changes,” he said.