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THE KENYA POLICE

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

19 Aug, 2024
47 min 05 sec
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The Kenya Police Service is a national body in charge of law enforcement in Kenya. It is subordinate to National Police Service which is headed by Inspector General of Police who exercises independent command over the Service. Kenya Police is headed by Deputy Inspector General. The Kenya Police are obligated to maintain law and order, preserve peace, prevent and detect crime, enforce laws and regulations and to apprehend offenders. Kenyan police interact with local communities through community policing programs, pay attention to their worries, and cooperate to resolve security-related issues. Through these interactions, the population's safety and security is increased, cooperation is enhanced, and trust is developed. Kenyan forces have been stationed in areas of conflict like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Somalia. Their engagement is in line with Kenya’s foreign policy goals of strengthening its international reputation and fostering stability in the region. However, The Kenya Police has been criticised for corruption in form of bribery and exploitation and also their violent response to the protests using force, live bullets and tear gas. The government is well aware of this issues and has tried to build a more legitimate and effective police force.

THE KENYA POLICE

The Good, The Bad and The...

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