Deputy Inspector General of the Kenyan Police Service Eliud
Lagat, on Thursday, visited Mwingi and Matuu police stations in Kitui and
Machakos Counties, respectively, unannounced.
The visits, conducted without prior notice, aimed at
assessing the state of service delivery, police welfare and operational
readiness.
Lagat was accompanied
by senior police officers from both Kitui and Machakos counties, as well as,
his personal assistant, Patrick Kithure.
The team inspected key facilities in both stations, including the report office, children and gender desks, cells, anti-crime office, directorate of criminal investigation office, traffic section and police lines.
National Police Service, in a statement on X, said the
surprise inspection comes amid ongoing efforts by the Kenya Police Service
leadership to strengthen accountability, operational efficiency and public
trust in law enforcement.
During his interaction with officers on duty, Lagat
commended them for their dedication, professionalism and service to the public.
He emphasised the importance of mental health awareness within the police service, noting that the demanding nature of law enforcement requires deliberate efforts to safeguard officers' psychological well-being.
“An officer's welfare is central to effective policing,”
Lagat said.
“We should support one another, maintain integrity and
foster teamwork while serving with humanity.”
He urged police personnel to be role models in their communities, inspiring both their colleagues and the public to uphold the law and maintain peace.
Lagat has made several surprise visits in many parts of the
country in his efforts to enure the service performs its mandate diligently.
His recent tours have focused on improving infrastructure,
enhancing the capacity of specialised units and addressing the mental health
challenges faced by law enforcement officers.
