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Why police officers are quitting job for activism

Hiram Kimathi, Jackson Kihara alias Cop Shakur and former Kenya Defense Forces Officer Patrick Osoi who recently quit the service to chart another course that aligns to the civilians. [Courtesy]

During the pass out, police officers swear to defend the country and serve in loyalty, but what happens when they feel the service is no longer their calling?

Unlike yesteryears, cases of police officers quitting the service to focus on other private duties are on the rise which has left trail of questions from some quarters including security experts.

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