The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohamed Amin concluded his first trip to parts of North Rift to boost the local personnel’s working morale.
He met with West Pokot, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet County Intelligence Security Committees and other members where he lectured them on the need to uphold integrity in their work.
This was the first such trip to the area amid concerns about the rise of complex crimes including land fraud in the region.
Amin said the trip and meetings were necessary following concerns from some quarters on the mode of operation in the area by some members of the security team.
He cited claims of bias in investigations and said this was unprofessional.
"Delivering biased justice after soliciting bribes in the name of 'facilitation' will be your shortest route out of the Service. You can't stoop too low as to defeat justice for some worthless pennies and still keep your Service badge," Amin said.
Amin also called upon members of the National Police Service to inspire confidence in their conduct and manner of enforcing laws, and at the same time reiterated what it meant to be a disciplined force.
He vehemently distanced the service from any criminal activities by individual staff members, pointing out that discipline, integrity and diligent service to all were the non-negotiable qualities that defined the NPS.
Amin said individual officers caught in such claims will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
He also commended members of the uniformed services who had continued to discharge their mandate honourably, assuring them that the Inspector General was privy to their call of duty and that the same would soon pay off.
"While utterly dealing with cases of indiscipline witnessed at the command, tactical and operational levels, it shall not be forgotten that some have gone beyond their defined limits in selfless service to Kenyans."
The visit happened on Friday and Saturday. The region is also faces cases of cattle rustling and murder. Most of the cases are lying unsolved amid calls for doubled efforts to solve them.
The issues of contraband goods being smuggled into the country and the production and sale of second-generation liquor were also discussed during the meeting.
Those in attendance also narrated their challenges and called for immediate action to enhance their operations.
These include a lack of resources on the ground.
