Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has directed police officers to report to County Commissioners as part of the Government's new strategy to enhance service delivery.
He expressed confidence that the 'One Government' approach, which puts county commissioners in charge of coordination of all national government activities at the county level, would play a big role in curbing crime.
“Remind the officers of the new Government’s way of operation where county commissioners are the co-ordinators of all national government activities in the counties.
"There is no need for a police officer to start saying I have to consult my boss on this and that,” Matiang'i stated.
He explained that Police Commanders would ensure their juniors work closely with the county commissioners.
[caption caption="Interior CS Fred Matiang'i"]
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According to the 2010 Constitution, police officers report to the Inspector-General of Police, a position currently held by Joseph Boinnet.
The 'One Government' approach was unveiled in January and establishes Matiang'i as a 'Super CS'.
As part of the program, the operations of key ministries will be linked to the counties through County Commissioners, Chiefs and Sub-chiefs.
It will essentially centralize the operations of all ministries, with Matiang'i in charge.
Already, County Commissioners have been instructed to countersign contract certificates for all national government projects being undertaken in their locales.
[caption caption="Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinnet"]
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