Chief Justice Martha Koome on Tuesday, July 8, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed members of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and the National Heroes Council.
During the ceremony held at the Supreme Court, Abdullah Kassim was officially sworn in as a member of the National Heroes Council.
At the same event, Peris Muthoni Kimani, Benjamin Juma Imai, and Prof. Collete Suda took the oath of office as members of the NPSC.
Addressing the new appointees, Koome highlighted the crucial role the commissioners will play in upholding and advancing the country’s democratic ideals in policing.
“You are the custodians and implementers of the Constitution’s vision for democratic policing in the country, entrusted with the sacred task of building a police service that is professional, humane, responsive, ethical, and respected by the people it serves,” she said.
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NPSC was created under the 2010 Constitution to manage human resource matters across the country’s police services.
It includes the Kenya Police Service (KPS), the Administration Police Service (APS), and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
The NPSC also helps ensure that the police force is professional, respectful of rights, and accountable to the public.
On the other hand, the National Heroes Council was set up under the Kenya Heroes Act of 2014 to recognize and celebrate the contributions of outstanding individuals.
The council’s job is to identify and honor those who have left a mark on the country, including freedom fighters, educators, artists, or athletes.
The council vets nominations, organizes national commemorations, and helps preserve these legacies through records, monuments, and educational efforts.
