House Committee Questions Interior CS OVer National Police Service Commission Mandate
The Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee chaired by Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri) held a meeting with the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior & National Administration led by Prof. Kithure Kindiki.
The Committee wanted to be apprised on the recruitment and appointment of persons to hold or act in offices including confirmations determination of promotions and transfers within the National Police Service and the compliance with the Constitution and the National Police Service Commission Act.
This meeting served as a follow up after the Committee’s earlier engagement with the National Police Service Commission(NPSC), and the Commission pleaded with the the Committee to protect it’s mandate.
Prof. Kindiki in his presentation said that subject to Article 246(1)(a) of the Constitution, the National Police Service Commission is responsible for recruitment for all positions within the Service including vacancies for specific specialist positions and civilian.
He further said that according to section (10) 2 of the NPSC Act, the Commission may delegate to the Inspector General the recruitment, appointment and promotion of police officers below the rank of Superintendent.
” Hon. Chair, Article 245 (2) provides that the Inspector General shall exercise independent command and control over the Service and perform any other functions prescribed by national legislation.” Said Prof. Kindiki.
Members of the Committee demanded to know why the Inspector General is fearing to appear before the Committee.
Prof. Kindiki pleaded with the Committee understand the Inspector General. He added that the IG wrote a letter to request the CS to appear before the Committee on their behalf.
” The Inspector General is part of the Commission. It’s the Committee’s mandate to oversee the Commission. Unless you want us to amend the Constitution and remove him from the Commission.” Hon. Wamuchomba.
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