In a notice published under Gazette Notice No. 10947, Murkomen said the committee will continue its work for a further nine months.
It takes effect from May 23, 2025, to February 22, 2026.
The announcement, dated August 8, 2025.
"It is notified for general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration has extended the term of the Technical Committee on review and development of legislative and policy Reforms for the National police Service and the National Youth Service for a period of nine months," the notice reads in part.
The committee, first appointed in August 2024, was mandated to draft critical amendments to laws, including the National Police Service Act, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act, the Public Order Management Act, and the National Youth Service Act.
It is also developing key policy frameworks such as the National Policing Policy, Community Policing Policy, and Public Order Management Policy.
According to the government officials, the extra time will allow the committee to complete stakeholder consultations, finalise draft legislation, and submit its recommendations to the Attorney-General and the Ministry for implementation.
Murkomen has also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing security and youth service reforms.
The committee comprises 13 members and seven joint secretaries.
Kepha Onyiso, State Counsel in the Attorney General's office, was appointed as chairperson of the committee and deputised by Musita Anyangu.
Charles Otieno acts as the technical advisor.
The establishment of the committee followed the conclusion of the mandate by the former Chief Justice David Maraga Taskforce.
The Taskforce made recommendations aimed at improving the welfare of members of the NPS, NYS and the Prisons Service.
It made a total of 598 specific areas of reforms, including 271 recommendations for the police service, 210 for NYS and 117 for the prison service.
