Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the police and correctional services officers to prioritise constructive engagement with citizens in the course of their work.
Mudavadi said dialogue should be the first line of engagement when resolving emerging conflicts between them and the citizens.
He said the approach will help enhance efficiency in the delivery of their services to the people.
"We must seek to promote trust and understanding that will ensure the security of our citizens, improve the business climate, and stimulate Kenya's socioeconomic transformation,” said Mudavadi.
Mudavadi made the remarks at the launch of strategic plans for the National Police Service and the State Department for Correctional Services at the Kenya School of Government in Lower Kabete, Nairobi County.
He assured that the government will continue to give the necessary support to the respective disciplines in their line of duty.
"I wish to reaffirm the government's commitment to support the National Police Service and the State Department for Correctional Services to scale up the initiatives undertaken within their mandate. The government is ready to walk the new journey with the officers as stipulated under the two strategic plans." said Mudavadi.
Mudavadi urged Kenyans to
support and work with the National Police Service and other relevant
disciplined forces in promoting unity, peace, and stability.
He said the strategic plans should enhance the development of effective service delivery and, moreover, align with national priorities geared towards the government's agenda for a more inclusive society.
NPS strategic plan underlines the government's commitment to ensuring professional, innovative and people-centered services.
On the other hand, the State Department for Correctional Services Strategic Plan focuses on enhancing security through containment, supervision, rehabilitation, and integration of offenders into the society.
It also highlights critical strategies for improving correctional services in the country.
The two plans are anchored on the Constitution of Kenya 2010, and the Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV) anchored to support the Botrom Up Economic Transformation Agenda and the Vision 2030.
