The government will require Kes108 billion over the next four years (2024-2028) to implement reforms in the National Police Service, the Kenya Prisons Service, and the National Youth Service.
The reforms presented to President William Ruto by a task force led by former Chief Justice David Maraga in November 2023 seek to address the welfare of security personnel in the country.
Speaking on Thursday, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the successful realization of the reforms hinges on collaboration between the government and other stakeholders, including donors.
“As a Ministry we remain committed to the full implementation of these reforms and it is one of our key deliverables that we will be making among other deliverables,” he said.
Regarding reforms, Omollo said that the Interior Ministry has rolled out a strategic framework to ensure a strategic and coordinated approach to reform priorities.
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PS Omollo disclosed the ministry had fully implemented 51 percent of the 598 recommendations presented by Justice Maraga in November 2023 since they only required administrative action.
He said the ministry required additional resources to implement 178 recommendations (29 percent).
“There were recommendations that require financial input and there have been commitments both by the government and our partners to be able to finance and support its implementation,” he said in a meeting with development partners.
Omollo stated that internal consultations for Police Laws and NYS reform began in May.
Additionally, he said NPS, NYS, the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) are finalizing proposals for reviewing various legislation, including developing new laws.
The Ps also said that the National Assembly, the Office of the Attorney General, the Kenya Law Reform Commission, and the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions have availed the necessary technical support.
Omollo indicated the strategic plan comprised four main areas: human resources, operational readiness, institutional capacity development and leadership, and oversight and accountability.
A National Steering Committee will lead the implementation and coordination of the framework.
Omollo said MINA will worto have the proposed reform bills presented in the National Assembly by November 2024.
