The Deputy Inspector General of Police Edward Mbugua revealed that were about 3000 vacant positions at the National Police Service (NPS) after police officers quit the service.
He said this has caused an acute staff shortage of service hampering with the day-to-day operation of the police for the last three years.
Speaking in Murang’a the Deputy IG said the government would soon begin the recruitment process this financial year and address the issues in the coming few months.
“Some of the officers have retired, others resigned, and a number have died,” he said.
Edward noted that the Department is currently under pressure to increase the number of police stations across the country but they have not been able to due to financial constraints.
“Setting up security structures is costly. We do not have the funds to implement this right now but I would urge Parliament to consider allocating more money towards this,” he added.
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Edward however, noted that the shortage of officers should not be an excuse for the serving police not to undertake their duties diligently. He further warned that any police officer who fails to do his job appropriately will be sent home and face disciplinary action.
He also urged the members of the public to support to embrace the community policing stating it would make for the officers easier.
The Deputy police boss was speaking while gracing a food donation exercise which was organized by Ahadi Kenya Trust for the people living with disabilities.
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