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Police commission, Koome fight to control recruitment millions

Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and the Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome are fighting over the control of Sh150 million for the recruitment of officers.

The wrangles came to the fore after the two agencies tabled similar budget items before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security which is currently considering the 2024 Budget Policy Statement.

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