The Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Monday launched an examination into the systems,
policies, procedures and practices of the work of the National Police Service
(NPS) to tame corruption incidents.
Officials said the
objective of the system audit exercise is to identify and address systemic
weaknesses and loopholes that encourage corruption in Kenya's police
operations.
Upon completion of the
process, EACC will submit a comprehensive report of the findings and reform
recommendations to the Inspector General of Police for implementation.
Commission CEO Abdi
Mohamud said if fully implemented, the recommendations, will serve as a
catalyst to accelerate the realization of the National Police Service Vision of “A
World Class Police Service”.
“At the end of this
exercise, the Commission will prepare and share, a report of its findings and
recommendations with the leadership and command of the National Police
Service.”
Mohamud called on the
Service Commanders and all ranks within the National Police Service, to commit
their unqualified support for a successful implementation of this noble exercise.
The event, which brought
together top leadership from both EACC and NPS, at Embakasi Police Campus was
officiated by EACC Chairperson David Oginde and Inspector General of Police
Douglas Kanja.
“Given the important role that the police plays in the security of the Country, which is crucial to the realization of the social-economic objectives outlined in the Constitution of Kenya and other development blueprints, it is imperative that the Commission assists the leadership of the National Police Service to proactively address the problem of corruption in order for the NPS to effectively deliver on its mandate,” Mohamud said.
The team will examine,
identify and profile areas in the systems, policies, procedures, and practices
of the police that may be susceptible to corruption and assess compliance with
the policies, laws regulations and industry standards.
It will also provide
appropriate advice on how to address the identified weaknesses in order to
eradicate corruption and enhance service delivery in NPS and provide technical
support and guidance in the implementation of recommendations through facilitating the
development of a risk mitigation plan with specific strategies, activities and
programmes.
The audit will cover the
core functions and support services as implemented through the police reforms,
administration, planning and finance, Supply Chain Management, Human Capital
Development and Corporate Communications.
Others are the Legal
Services Directorate, Operations of the Kenya Police Service, Operations of the
Administration Police Service, Operations of the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations, Operations of the Internal Affairs Unit and Staff Training Colleges.
The exercise is expected
to be conducted between February 11,
2025 and July 25 2025.
“The Commission will thereafter work with the
leadership of the NPS to ensure that the report is successfully implemented and
any emerging challenges are addressed.”
Kanja welcomed the move
and said it would help the service move forward.
