National Police Service (NPS) Spokesperson Charles Owino has reacted to his transfer from the powerful docket to the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons (KNFP), noting that the transfer is good for him and the service.
Speaking to a local daily on Tuesday, Owino noted that the transfer will make him less visible and minimize any controversy that may taint his image now that he is keen on been Siaya County’s next governor.
On claims that he was transferred due to a strained relationship with his boss Inspector General Hillary Mutyambai, Owino said the claims are baseless.
“I've put my best foot forward in the National Police Service (NPS). The transfer accords me less visibility and controversy before my time to leave the service comes either late this year or early next year to contest Siaya Governor's seat.
"The transfer was not done in bad faith. You automatically become prejudiced the moment you declare interest in a political seat. It is only fair that I get deployed to an area with less focus and visibility,” he said.
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According to Mr Owino, the office of Police Spokesperson is an influential position, therefore, had he remained in the same post, his competitors may have seen him as being advantaged.
“My competition would have seen me as having undue advantage had I remained in that position,” he divulged.
As to when he’ll officially tender his resignation, Owino noted that he’ll do so when the Head of Public Service calls on civil servants with political ambitions to declare their interests.
