BULLETIN NPSC CONDUCTS CENSUS ON OFFICERS LIVING WITH DISABILITY. Nation Wide Vetting Exercise - Pg. 14 NPS Passout - Pg. 18

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1 NPSC BULLETIN NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Together we transform police for effective service delivery Issue #12 March 2017 April - June 2018 Issue 16 NPSC CONDUCTS CENSUS ON OFFICERS LIVING WITH DISABILITY Census on Constable Degree Holders. - Pg. 4 GSU Recruit Interview - Pg. 8 Nation Wide Vetting Exercise - Pg. 14 NPS Passout - Pg Facebook/ NPSC Kenya

2 National Police Service Commission Together we transform the Police Service for effective service delivery Vision: Champion of a Dignified Professional Police Service Mission: Values: To transform and manage the human resource in the police service for efficiency and effectiveness Independence and Integrity Transparency and Accountability Respect for Diversity and Equality Editorial Team Contributors: Patrick Odongo - Director Communications & Outreach Gerald Gichura - Senior Communications Officer Antony Mulira - Communcations Officer Sande Murunga- Graphic Designer /Webmaster Saumu Asbaha - Communications Officer Pamella Usagi - Communications Officer Lilian Kagwiria - SCO Robert Owinga - ICT Officer Layout & Graphic Design Sande Murunga Published By: National Police Service Commission 5th Floor Skypark Plaza, P.O. Box , Westlands, Nairobi. info@npsc.go.ke Tel: / Website: Follow Us on our Social Media Platforms Facebook/NPSC Kenya, Copyright 2018 National Police Service Commission About National Police Service Commission (NPSC) The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) is one of the independent commissions established under Chapter Fifteen of the Constitution The Commission is established under Article 246 of the Constitution. Article 246 (3) gives the Commission the mandate to: Recruit and appoint persons to hold or act in office in the police service, confirm appointments and determine promotions and transfers within the National Police Service; Observing due process, exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in offices within the Service; Perform any other functions as prescribed by the national legislation. 2 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

3 Table of Contents 4 8 Disability Census GSU Recruit Interview Nation Wide Vetting Passout Parades NPSC Staff Interview 23 Mind Gym Together we transform police for effective service delivery 3

4 Disability Census: Director of Research, Strategy and Vetting; Longinus Mulondo jots concern of an officer who had come to be registered in the just concluded audit with person with disabilities in Nyanza Region. The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) carried out an audit of the status of persons living with disability in the National Police Service (NPS) on 3rd and 4th April this year.this is in accordance with the Persons with Disability Act 2003 Section 12(3) which stipulates that an employee with a disability shall be entitled to exemption from tax on all income accruing from his employment. This is further reinforced by a circular from the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of State for Public Service Ref:No. MSPS/HRM/2/2/2/Vol II (21) of 29th may 2012 which increases the retirement age of persons living with disabilities to 60 years. The exercise was conducted jointly in conjunction with the National Council for Persons Living with Disability NCPWD) and was held at the eight regional headquarters namely Nairobi,Nyeri,- Meru,Nakuru,Garrissa,Kakamega,Kisumu and Mombasa. A total of 514 officers comprising 488 males and 26 females from both the uniformed and civilian officers in the NPS were seen Countrywide during the two day exercise. The Commission was able to come with a number of findings which include; 1) Five hundred (500) of these officers are deployed while 14 are not deployed. 2) The Commission was able to identify some 408 cases as being authentic while another 40 cases are being further scrutinised. 3) A total of 105 officers are not yet registered with the NCPWD) and thus are not recognised as and hence cannot access these benefits. 4) the cause of injury for majority of officers is gunshot wounds by bandits, terrorist attacks. 5) Other injuries are caused by road accidents, rioting members of the public and even sickness through stroke, diabetes etc. 6) Majority of officers living with disability are deployed 4 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

5 on light duty areras, however thery Alsop felt they should be stationed near their home areas or where they could access medication. 7) Officers living with disabilities feel that they have been discriminated and disadvantaged when it comes to promotion yet they were injured in line of duty. 8) Transfers have been done been with little or no regard to disabled officers. 9) Lack of proper infrastructure and work environment for people living with disabilities. 10) Lack of privacy due to shortage of housing facilities RECOMMENDATIONS 1) Frequent audits on people living with disability to increase transparency and accountability 2) Considerations be taken while transferring officers with disability 3) Deployment of the officers must portray a human face. 4) Working conditions should be made favourable 5) There should be a deliberate move to introduce waivers during promotions. 6) Officers should be assisted in getting their compensation 7) Address issues of housing shortage 8) Carry out sensitisation so that officers are made aware to register with the NCPWD 9) Training programmes be introduced for such officers. 10) Introduction of a specialised and enhanced medical cover. 11) Medical ex gratia allowances be set for those who exhaust their NHIF cover 12) Allowance of monthly kshs 15,000/ be paid to aides of such officers. 13) Fast track the policy that can regulate working hours for such officers. Manager Accounts, Esther Kitonyi attends to a visually impaired officer during the recently ended audit with persons with disabilities in Nyanza Region Together we transform police for effective service delivery 5

6 AUTHENTIFICATION OF DEGREE CERTIFICATES HELD BY POLICE CONSTABLES AND NCOs MAY 2018 This Phase 1 of this exercise which was largely on data collection conducted from 2nd to 5th May 2018 in the above mentioned centres. The National Police Service Commission partnered with the National Police Service, The Commission for University Education, The State Department for University Education and the Kenya National Qualification Authority in carrying out this exercise. SER. CENTER BREAKDOWN TOTAL 1 Nairobi KPS 1470 APS DCI 2 Mombasa KPS APS 44 DCI 49 3 Eldoret KPS APS 111 DCI 29 4 Kisii KPS APS 60 DCI 16 5 Kisumu KPS APS 34 DCI 19 6 Nyeri KPS APS 132 DCI 72 SER. CENTER BREAKDOWN TOTAL 7 Meru KPS APS 80 DCI 31 8 Nakuru KPS APS 93 DCI Machakos KPS APS 79 DCI Kakamega KPS APS 88 DCI Garrissa KPS APS 30 DCI 52 G R A N D TOTAL 3739 INITIAL FINDINGS AND OBSERVATIONS Several police officers have acquired various degrees in specialised fields but were currently deployed in general duty areas. Officers from the DCI have not had their reinstated and were hence earning negative salaries. The Commission and the Service have a pool of graduates from which they can easily pick officers to be redesignated as Cadets. The Phase 2 of this exercise will be the actual authentification of the certificates which will involve all the above mentioned players. 6 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

7 Pictorials: AUTHENTIFICATION OF DEGREE CERTIFICATES 1 D. Director HCM Mr. Okinda briefing graduate police constables and NCO s at the CID training School during the Audit of academic certificates 2 2: NPSC Director SRV Mr. Mulondo addressing the graduate constables before starting the audit exercise. Graduate constables and NCO s being briefed for the authentication exercise.. Together we transform police for effective service delivery 7

8 Feature GSU: History of GSU President Uhuru Kenyatta Inspecting a guard of honor during the GSU passout parade at APTC The General Service Unit was established in 1984 and drew its personnel from General Duties until April, 1964 when need arose to train men purposely for G.S.U in order to cope with the rising demand for specialized services. Due to this need, the General Service Unit Training School was started and was located at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport New Control Tower and by then it was referred to Training Wing. In 1972 it was relocated to its present location. The GSU Training school consists of three main wings namely; Leadership and Supervisory Training Wing, Basic Training Wing and Curriculum Development, Research and Evaluation wing all responsible for enhancing training modules. Students are put through intense Police and Paramilitary Training on various subjects courtesy of the new training curriculum dubbed Lioness Model such as:-field Craft and Tactics, Skills at Arms, police procedures, Counter Violent Extremism and Organized Crime, Criminology and Crime Prevention, Human Rights, Police Ethics and Accountability, Constitution, Communications Skills and Public Relations, Cross Cultural and Diversity Policing, Community Policing and National Security, Public Safety and Security, among others, all geared towards equipping officers with requisite skills and Knowledge to effectively achieve the mandate of the Police. DID YOU KNOW? M.E.S.S. means men of the same stature 8 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

9 Interview: GSU RECRUIT PHELIX OWILI ABENDE Tell us about yourself I am Police Constable Phelix Owili Abende from the General Service unit and am holder of a certificate in purchasing and supplies management from the University of Nairobi and Information Technology license from I.A.T.A. What is your passion? Positive living that will improve and promote peace and improve livelihood of people to a better living. What motivated you to join the police service? My motivation is the desire to protect human kind and engage people to live in peace and harmony towards a positive living. It is also my calling from God to protect our country and show patriotism. How did your typical day look like at the training school? My typical day starts at 2:00 am when I wake up and proceed for the morning jog up 3:00am, we advance to the armory were we pick up out rifles and we have our morning tea. At 6:00am we do our dormitory and self-cleaning and have our morning check up by the superior. 7:30 am we clean the entire camp and head on to our lessons for whole day. After our lessons we cleaning the camp and return the rifles to the armory to return and have the last inspection of the day before having super and lights out at 11:00pm. What challenges did u encounter during training? There were no major challenges in the training as we were procedurally progressed from one point to another fairly. We were also taught on problem skills in the new curriculum therefore, I knew how to skillfully engage challenges fairly. How did the nine months training mold you? The 9 months training molded me mentally and gave me good physical state to become an effective police officer that has been commissioned to promote peace and order in our nation What is your opinion on the new basic training curriculum? The new basic curriculum was very educative and skillful as it made as wiser on police procedures and empowering our lives as officers How has the new training curriculum equipped you as a police officer? It has empowered as to combat crime tactfully by leaning legal studies that will help us as police officers in the daily running of our duty skillfully What would be your advice to someone who wants to join the police service? I would advise someone who wants to join the police service to join as it is a calling and a show of patriotism and sacrifice to one s country Where do you envision NPS five years from now? Five years from now I envision a national police service that is more advanced in the daily routine practice of law and modernized operations to confront the emerging security challenges in the country. If you were the GSU commandant what would u do to achieve the vision and mission of the NPS? If I were the GSU Commandant I would achieve the mission and vision of the service by ensuring that the duties and forward executions and delegations are met in the organizations structure to facilitate growth. What will be your best memories of the training school? The open day to the public was the best, giving a presentation on fundamentals of leadership and creative performance and leading the choir to perform for the chief guest would be the most memorable. Together we transform police for effective service delivery 9

10 ADMINISTRATION POLICE TRAINING COLLEGE EMBAKASI Administration Police Service (APS) 2018 Passout Parade : File Photo The origins if the Administration Police (AP) is traced back to 1929, when the Tribal Police Ordinance No. 10 was enacted. The enactment of the Tribal Police Ordinance gave legal backing to the Native police and their training was taken up by respective regional agents, (colonial District Commissioners) most of whom had military background. During this early period through 1950 s the Tribal Police(TP)underwent improvements in many aspects, specifically in training, uniform and kitting although they differed from one District to another witnessed the enactment of the Administration Police Act Chapter 85 Laws of Kenya (defunct). This Act strengthened the policing role of the Force and widened its mandate in national security, marking a shift from the Tribal Police Ordinance. Centralized training of Administration Police officers was established and the first Administration Training School placed at Ruringu in Nyeri in District of Central province, where all Administration Police officers were trained before being deployed to all parts of the country. In 1967, the School was relocated from Nyeri to the present day Jomo Kenyatta International Airport grounds and renamed Administration Police Training School Embakasi and later to its present location paving room for construction of the Airport in 1972.The school was also up-graded to the status of a college, hence renamed, Administration Police Training College- Embakasi. From the point of centralized training, The Commandant was the senior most officer of the Administration Police Force and he was of the Rank Of a district Commissioner. The highest rank held by an African then was Senior Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer II). 10 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

11 HISTORY OF THE KENYA POLICE SERVICE KIGANJO History of the Kenya Police service The Kenya Police has its humble beginning in the period between , tracing its foundation on the Imperial British East Africa (I.B.E.A.) Company, and a businessman Sir William McKinnon, who in the interest of his business found it necessary to provide some form of protection (security) for his stores along the coastline of Kenya Police activities then centered on protection of the business of the I.B.E.A. Company where the strength was mainly of Indian origin with a skeleton staff of some Africans otherwise referred to as Askaris. The construction of the Kenya - Uganda Railway provided the growth of this infant force into the inland from our coastline. By 1902, there were police units at Mombasa, Nairobi and Kisumu for the purpose of safeguarding the railways property and materials as well as the manpower engaged in constructing the railway. The laws in force were from India including the Indian Criminal Procedure Code, the Indian Evidence Act and Police Ordinance. The First World War interrupted the development of the service in The Kenya Police was deployed in military service to fight alongside Kenyan soldiers. After the war in 1918, the Police Service was re-organized by the increasing personnel and creating better administrative and residential housing. The Kenyan East African Protectorate, with the exception of the ten-mile wide coastal strip leased from the Sultan of Zanzibar was proclaimed a crown colony in July 1920 changing its name to Kenya Colony, while the title of the force change to Kenya Police Force. In 1926, the Criminal Intelligence Unit was established with the sole responsibility of collecting, tabulating and recording the history and data of criminals, undesirable and suspicious persons. Special sections like fingerprint bureau and C.I.D. were created starting with a skeleton staff composed of former police officers from Britain and South Africa. This was the foundation of today s Kenya Police Service Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The same year, the Railway Police Unit was also established to deal specifically with prevention and detection of offences in the railways from the coast to Kisumu, including Kilindini Harbour and branch lines. The scope of police activities increased and it was called upon to deal with traffic problems such as accidents, parking and h cattle rustling. As a preparation for the Second World War, police recruits were deployed in Northern Frontier Districts to counter the threat from Italian Somali Land and Ethiopia. In 1946, the Police service was placed under the office of the Attorney General. The police officers powers were increased, and to cope with the new development, a new Police Training Depot was opened in Maseno. In 1948, the Kenya Police Reserve was formed and deployed in trouble spots. The Dog section and the General Service Unit were established in In 1949, the Police Air-wing was formed to carry out duties such as communication and evacuation of sick persons to hospitals and was made part of the permanent Police service in January After the declaration of the state of emergency in 1952, there was an immediate increase in personnel to cope with the situation. In 1957, the Police Headquarters building was opened and in 1958, the Service was integrated within the Ministry of Defense. After Kenya gained her independence from Britain on 12th December 1963, there was a need to make some drastic changes in the Administration of the Force. Over the years, specialized units have been formed, including the Anti-Stock Theft Unit, Presidential Escort Unit, Diplomatic Police Unit, Tourist Police Unit and the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit. Since the promulgation of the new constitution, the service has gone through the transformation from a Police Force to Service and both Kenya Police Service and Administration Police Service. It has also seen the establishment of the National Police Service Commission and Independent Oversight Authority with specific mandates touching on the Police Service. The service currently have a new curriculum which has brought in the new training areas in police work in tandem with the dynamics of the society and style of policing that will suit the 21 century. This has enabled police trainees acquire more Knowledge, skills and attitude to proactively deal with policing challenges. Together we transform police for effective service delivery 11

12 RECORDS AUTOMATION WORKSHOP Effective Records and Information Management Richard Olouch of Records Department receiving a certificate from Director SRV Mr. Longinus Mulondo. Records or registry as it is popularly referred to is the most vital department of an organization. Well-kept and managed records help all other departments in an organization to function effectively. Proper records management helps an organization to achieve its goals and objectives. With a well redefined records and information management an organization saves on rent and workforce. In a one week workshop held recently in Machakos for Commission staff, drawn from various departments, the staff were taken through different modules of records management i.e. security of records, electronic documents management system E-BOARD solution, record management policy and communication skills. They were also taken through the benefits of automating records and information. Automating records leads to saving on time spend looking for a document, clear outlined movement of documents within departments and reduction in paper work that s saving the organization on paper use. Other benefits of automation are easy access to reports, centralized communication, shared calendar of events, secure communication, accuracy, transparency and efficiency. The participants were also taken through communication and personal branding and management of stress at work. Facilitators of the workshop were drawn from Records and Information Management East Africa limited [RIMEA] led by their C.E.O Mr. Simon Gichuki, Image Take East Africa and national intelligence service. Others in attendance were NPSC Directors Longinus Mulondo and Patrick Odongo. 12 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

13 INTERCOUNTIES POLICE FIRST AID COMPETITION NPSC CEO graces the inagural event at the Regional Police Training Centre - Kisumu. 1. Officers performing first-aid demostration during the competition 2. NPSC CEO Joseph Onyango giving his speech to Officers during the event 3. Handing over the Winners trophy to an officer by NPSC CEO Joseph Onyango. Together we transform police for effective service delivery 13

14 Vetting: 1500 CHIEF INSPECTORS TO BE VETTED IN COUNTRY WIDE EXERCISE NPSC Chairperson Johnston Kavuludi (Right) conducting a vetting interview in Eldoret Chief Inspectors to be vetted country wide. 1,500 National Police Service officers in the rank of Chief Inspectors are currently being vetted by the Commission in a country-wide exercise. The exercise was rolled out in three phases that will cover eight regions. Over 900 officers have been vetted so far in the just concluded Phase I and Phase II of the exercise that covered South Rift, North rift, Upper Eastern, Lower Eastern, Coast, Nyanza, Western, North Eastern and Central. The Phase III exercise is expected to conclude in mid May with the vetting of an estimated 600 officers from Nairobi Region. Nation Wide Vetting Exercise The Commission adopted the Nation wide vetting exercise model to expedite the process. This has been spearheaded by the four NPSC Commissioners, Chairman-Johnston Kavuludi, Commissioner Mary Owour, Commissioner Murshid Mohammed and Commissioner Ronald Musengi; each covering two regions among the expected eight regions; The Vetting Secretariat has been instrumental in the preparation and overseeing smooth running of the vetting exercise, within tight budgets and timelines. The process is being conducted pursuant to Article 246 of the Constitution and the National Police Service Act (2011) Section 7(2) and (3) which stipulate that members of the National Police Service shall undergo vetting to assess their suitability and competence. The vetting exercise not only requires an officer to appear before a panel, but also to submit their credentials and testimonials for evaluation. SNAP SHOT OF THE OFFICERS VETTED - North Rift South Rift Upper Eastern Lower Eastern-78 - Coast Nyanza Western-94 - Central North Eastern NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

15 Vetting Pictorials: Deputy Director Vetting, Nancy Muchangi, sharing a moment with the officers to be vetted at NPSC offices in Nairobi. SGT Isaac Yauma carrying out an induction session to officers to be vetted, in Eldoret. Together we transform police for effective service delivery 15

16 Vetting Pictorials: NPSC Chairperson, Johnston Kavuludi leading a vetting session in Kitale - North RIft. Commissioner Murshid Mohammed leading a vetting session at the NPSC Offices in Nairobi 16 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

17 Commissioner Ronald Musengi leading a vetting session. Commissioner Mary Owour leading a vetting session at the NPSC Offices in Nairobi Together we transform police for effective service delivery 17

18 NPS Passout Parades 2018 NEW RECRUITS PASS OUT UNDER THE REVISED TRAINING CURRICULUM President Uhuru Kenyatta in a group photo after the AP pass out parade, with him is CS on his right is Interior CS Fred Matiang i, Interior PS Karanja Kibicho, Chairman NPSC Johnston Kavulundi, DIG KPS Mbugua Njoroge and on left IG of Police Joseph Boinnet DIG AP Noor Gabow and DCI George Kinoti It has been a season of pass outs in all three institutions of the National Police Service (NPS), namely general service unit [GSU], Administration police [AP] and Kenya Police [KP] where at least 9133 recruits graduated. With pomp and color the recruits from the three institutions displayed the skills and competence they acquired for the last 9 months under the new training curriculum which has equipped them to handle emerging crime and advances in technology. In a colorful ceremony presided over by his Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta during the pass out parades the president commended the NPS for reviewing its training curriculum. He congratulated the recruits for putting their country first by joining the police service. He lauded the new basic training curriculum dubbed the lioness model saying the model will help the police officers to respond better to contemporary crimes such as transnational security challenges. The new curriculum which includes, intense police and paramilitary training on various subjects such as counter violent extremism, organized crime, cross cultural and diversity policing, national security public safety and security among others. The President said crime was not a preserve for Kenya but a global challenge hence the need to equip security agencies. He also added that the government will continue to improve the terms and conditions of the service and housing for the officers even as, it continues with the modernization of the force. He also touched on the medical and group life insurance covers saying that it has become a key motivating factor for the officers and they need not to worry while working in the line of duty as some few years ago. The President termed the Big four Agenda as the country s most transformative plan which, when successfully implemented, will see the lives of Kenyans significantly improved but urged that it cannot be a reality without security. But, I must emphasize, none of these things will happen if we cannot protect Kenyans and their property. In attendance National Police Service Chairman Johnston Kavuludi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang i and Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinnet, Deputy Inspector General of Police Service, Mr. Edward Njoroge Mbugua, Deputy Inspector General of Administration, Mr. Noor Yarow Gabow, Director of Criminal Investigations Mr. George Kinoti and Commandant of Kiganjo Police Collage Mr. Kingor i Mwangi. The graduations of the new batch of 9,133 officers who enlisted nine months ago now pushes the number of police to about 108, 000, improving the police ratio. 18 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

19 The President awards Ken Mwenda Gitonga for being the best marksman during General Service Unit (GSU) pass-out Parade at Embakasi in Nairobi. The General Service Unit (GSU) recruits perform a silent Drill during the Passout parade in Embakasi. Commissioner Ronald Musengi (left) and CEO Joseph Onyango (Right) having a chat with a Senior Officer during the 2018 KPS passout parade. Together we transform police for effective service delivery 19

20 NATIONAL POLICING CONFERENCE CS for Interior sharing a with IG of Police Joseph Boinett, NPSC Chairperson Johnston Kavuludi, IPOA Chairperson Macharia Njeru sharing during the National Policing Conference. The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government Dr Fred Matiang I has said, his Ministry is committed in Transforming the Police Service in the country. He emphasized that the Ministry will soon open National Police Research Centre to collect data and support in research of National Police Service. The CS was speaking during the Recap on dissemination of National Policing Conference Report at Kenya School of Government (KSG), Kabete, in Nairobi. The Theme of the conference was harnessing synergy, accountability and effectiveness in today s dynamic policing environment. The objective of dissemination is to build an environment of open communication, shared responsibility and trust among the various security agencies and actors in the National Policing. Subsequently a report of the National Conference on Policing was prepared highlighting the deliberations and resolutions agreed therein. The CS also urged the Civil Society to take radical reforms and agendas to have responsibility to address the political class on freedom of expression whenever they go to the street to demonstrate. Also present during the consecutive meeting was the NPSC Chairman Johnston Kavuludi, Interior PS Dr Karanja Kibicho, Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet, Chairman Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Macharia Njeru, Director General Kenya Prisons Service Isaiah Osugo, Director Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Micheal Mubea, Mr Noordin Haji, Director of Public Prosecution and representatives from Civil Society Organizations Groups. 20 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

21 ASP Abel Kirui: ASP Abel Kirui with Commissioner Murshid, Panelists and Commission s Secretariat. Abel Kirui (ASP) (born 6 April 1982) is a long-distance runner who competes in Marathons. He had backto-back wins in the World Championships Marathon in 2009 and He won in 2009 with a time of 2:06:54, then defended his title with a winning margin of two minutes and 28 seconds the largest ever margin at the World Championship event. He won a silver medal in the 2012 Olympic marathon Career Kirui started running while in Samitui Primary School. After high school, the jobless Kirui entered a recruitment race by Administration Police (AP) the winner of such race would be recruited by AP. Kirui won the race and subsequently joined AP, starting serious training only after then. He entered the 2006 Berlin Marathon as a pacemaker, but finished the race 9th. Currently Kirui is Assistant Suprendentant of Police (ASP). He has also won the 2016 Chicago Marathon, the 2008 Vienna Marathon and was runner-up at the 2007 Berlin Marathon and 2017 Chicago Marathon. ASP Abel Kirui with NPSC CEO Joseph Onyango. Together we transform police for effective service delivery 21

22 Pictorials Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago, his deputy Daniel Chemno and NPSC Chairperson Johnston Kavuludi during a courtesy call in Eldoret on 2. Commissioner Ronald Musengi with Nyeri Governor H.E. Kahiga Mutai, when he paid a Courtesy call to the Nyeri County Governors Offices. 3. Commissioner Mohammed Murshid with Deputy Governor Dr. William K. Kingi when he paid a Courtesy call to the County Government of Mombasa. 4. Commissioner Mary Owour with Regional Commissioner Nyanza Moffat Muriithi Kangi when she paid him a courtesy call. 22 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

23 Pictorials NPSC CEO Joseph Onyango addressing Members of staff managements team from AIU, KPs,DCI,APs on the Principles of HRM during a workshop in Mombasa. Left to Right: NPSC Chairperson Johnston Kavuludi, Interior CS Dr. Fred Matiang i, IG of Police Joseph Boinett during the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Board s End-Term Report handover at the Sarova Stanley Hotel. Together we transform police for effective service delivery 23

24 New Members of Staff: Peris Wanjiru Finance Officer Brian Omondi Supply Chain Management Officer Maria Wavinya Reseach Assistant Kenneth Theuri Senior Accountant Teddy Kivuvani Research Officer Bundles of Joy... Baby Nicole Wanjiru Muhuthia baby of Edwin Muhuthia and Sarah Wanjiku Muhuthia. Baby Tarah cherotich Siele Lucy Mwango s Baby Baby Hellen Vuyanzi Ken Aida s Baby Baby Leilani Nkirote baby of Wilfred Kithinji and Mercy Mukami 24 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

25 Staff Interview: A day in the life of Mary Atieno Achola Mary Atieno Achola - Senior Finance Officer. She joined the commission on 28th November Tell us about yourself? I am wife and a mother of two boys, a second born in a family of five children, from Siaya County How would you describe yourself? I never give-up, my disability does not bring my spirit down What are you passionate about? I am passionate about education of girls with disability because I see education is an equalizer. People will not see the disability in me but rather what I can do. Frequently I visit Joy land special school where I studied to encourage the students that disability is not inability. What are your academic credentials? I did CPA at Strathmore University, Bachelor of commerce major in finance and an MBA major in International business Management at University of Nairobi. What does a typical work day for you involve? I get to the office at 8.00 am, I first check my mails and respond, then follow up on circulars from treasury on budget, and other duties such as approval of LPO, dealing with any concerns on budgetary issues until 5.00 pm or beyond if need be What is most challenging about your job? Short time line to respond to urgent circulars to which if hurriedly done will affect the financial decision of the Commission What is most interesting about your Job? Getting the short notice and urgent circulars well done. Challenging issues they make me think outside the box and kills the monotony of daily duties Who is your role model? My late mother. She was very passionate about my education such that used to tell me that my education was my inheritance from her to fend for myself. How do you spend your time away from work? With my two boys we do house chores on weekends, and in the afternoon we go to Panari Hotel for skating. My boys love skating. What is your greatest fear? I fear lacking. When an opportunity avails itself everyone has an equal chance of grabbing it, but because of lacking that which is needed, that opportunity may slip away from you. What is the one thing that you will do granted a wish to be the CEO of NPSC for a day? Following the recent Audit of police with disability, I will liaise with the National Council of Persons with Disability to go to the police work stations and register the disabled Police officers; I will then set up a structure of their promotion still based on merit. Together we transform police for effective service delivery 25

26 DigiTech: 10 Tips for Better Etiquette is the primary method of communication in the workplace and an integral part of our lives. About 98% of us use on the job. From my experiences and stories, I ve heard on countless occasions that people send inappropriate s. They don t spell check, aren t action oriented and aren t specific enough. What people don t consider is that s can easily be forwarded and it can leave a bad impression if you aren t putting your best foot forward by having the proper etiquette. etiquette is especially important today when so many employees are working remotely and face-time has been replaced by -time. Your s can have a major impact on your career success at your company and here are ten tips to write better s: 1. Make sure your message is simple and clear. Instead of trying to writer longer s so they appear more important, narrow them down and get rid of jargon. Focus on what the person receiving the is looking for and avoid everything else. This is especially important because s are read on mobile phones over desktop computers these days so it takes longer to scroll down. 2. Use proper spelling, punctuation and grammar. If you are misspelling words in your s, people will pick that up and it will hurt your reputation and credibility. If your provider doesn t have automatic spell check then you should copy and paste the text into Microsoft Word to verify that everything is spelled correctly. 3. Respond to s in a timely manner. After you receive an , don t tuck it away. The faster you respond, the better. I ve learned this from experience and typically respond immediately especially if it s something really important. The receiver will appreciate the fast response and you will be perceived as more dependable. 4. Make it action oriented. If you aren t pushing someone into action through your , then what s the point of even writing one? Your goal should be to end your with an action item so that the receiver knows exactly what to do after reading it. 5. Beware of the reply all button. Try not to hit reply all after receiving an unless you re positive that the entire team needs to have that information. You don t want to waste anyone s time because they are probably occupied with their own projects. 6. Make the subject line grabbing. Your co-workers receive a lot of so make sure your stands out and they read it. People browse subject lines so concentrate on making your subject line interesting and appealing to the people you are sending the to. 7. Know your audience. If you re ing a co-worker who is also a friend, then you can be more casual than if you re ing an executive you ve never met before. It s important that you aren t too casual though because your friend could potentially forward your to someone who you haven t met yet and that could appear unprofessional. 8. Don t hide behind your . Sometimes you have to pick up the phone or go to your co-workers office. If you re asking for a raise or you aren t getting along with your co-worker, then don t your manager. Schedule a meeting with them and talk it out in person. 9. Use an out of office reply when necessary. When you re on vacation or in training, always make sure you have an away message so that people know where you are and who to contact in your absence. This not only looks professional but can help you defer some requests to others who can support you and solve problems on your behalf. 10. Review the before you send it in the first place. If you read your at least twice before you send it, you will naturally send better s. Those who just fire off s without reviewing them first usually make mistakes and look bad in the process. *Article Originally appeared in 26 NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION Bulletin, Issue No. 16

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