Taskforce mandated to assess the terms and conditions of service for police and prison service officers has been extended for 60 days.
Making the announcement on Friday, Ruto said the period will be extended to accommodate matters of the National Youth Service (NYS).
"This morning I have instructed an extension of two months for the task force in charge of assessing the terms and conditions of service for police and prison service officers," he said.
Ruto was speaking while presiding over the NYS parade pass out in Gilgil.
The President noted that he is expecting to receive the task force's report in the next two and a half months.
The task force which was gazetted in December 2022, was given 90 days to seal the existing gaps within the operations of the police service and better the working conditions of security personnel.
However, with the President's directive, the task force is expected to complete its work in May.
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga is the Chairperson of the task force.
He is deputized by Carole Kariuki in the task force that comprises a total of 20 members.
Former Principal Administrative Secretary Moffat Kangi, John Ole Moyaki, Ibrahim Jillo Guyo, Richard Kirundi, Elizabeth Mueni and Roseline Odede will be part of the task force.
Others include; Joash Odhiambo Dache, Doreen Muthaura, Albert Mwenda, Terry Chebet Maina, Hassan Sheikh Mohamed, Capt. (Rtd.) Simiyu Werunga, Mutuma Ruteere , Anne Ireri, Stephen Kayongo, Jafaar Mohamed, Sammy Chepkwony and Khadija Mire.
Omwanza Ombati, Joy Mdivo Masinde, Rosemary Kamau will serve as joint secretaries of the task force.
The task force is expected to identify the legal, policy, administrative, institutional and operational constraints on effective service delivery by the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS), and review and recommend improvement of the terms and conditions of service.
