The National Police Service (NPS) has called out Kenya Kwanza politician Cleophas Malala over remarks downgrading the police.
In a statement to newsrooms, Police Spokesperson Bruno Shioso rebuked the sentiments saying politicians need to steer away from demeaning the police
“Attention of the National Police Service has been drawn to remarks made in a public gathering by Hon. Cleophas Malala, senator for Kakamega County whose net upshot is that police officers need not to be educated since entry into the Service only requires a candidate with “two hands and legs,” which according to him, is the only requisite qualification to handle firearms.”
“We as NPS fraternity, including our dear families and friends, are utterly disappointed with such unwarranted and outrageous remarks, which we find too demeaning and only aimed at scandalizing a noble profession deployed in the service and good of the public.”
That, more disappointed we are as Police, given that these unfortunate remarks were made by a leader we not only hold in high esteem but one we also continue to provide round-the-clock protection with pride and competency.
Policing of communities is dependent on knowledge, and guns are only complementary tools to achieve efficiency of service, not otherwise.
“That for the avoidance of doubt, it is stressed here that the NPS is a professional entity composed of all cadres of Kenyans as envisaged by the Constitution of Kenya in respect to the diversity requirement, and that the Service comprises of competent, professional, knowledgeable and highly skilled officers with the right disposition and attitude to police the challenges of the 21st century.”
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Shiosho has however promised to continue offering 24 hour security to Malala despite the insults.
