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@IG_NPS
Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
4 years
All issues raised on #EngageTheIG are noted for IMMEDIATE action. Grateful for your engagement.
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#EngageTheIG starts NOW.
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There has been a clamor by the public to have a closer and keener engagement with @NPSOfficial_KE . I have taken note of that and will be dedicating an hour every alternate Monday to engage with you personally on a live Twitter chat #EngageTheIG .
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@IG_NPS
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Happy new year #EngageTheIG starts now.I will answer as many questions as i can .
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@IG_NPS
Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Goodmorning #EngageTheIG starts now, I will try to answer as many questions as possible within the hour.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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1/2- Good morning, first, my sincere condolences to the Kianjokama family. IPOA has concluded investigations on the matter and forwarded the file to the DPP for action. Meanwhile, all the officers have been suspended with immediate effect to pave way for prosecution #EngageTheIG
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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This morning @NPSOfficial_KE launches the Digital Occurrence Book, commonly known as OB. This has been one of my flagship projects & will go a long way in ensuring better, more efficient management of reported cases right from stations. CS @FredMatiangi will officiate the launch.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Investigation update into the Ndwiga brothers deaths
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My attention has been drawn to a video circulating on social media of a civilian attacking a Traffic Police Officer. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the civilian in the said video is an officer attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
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@IG_NPS
Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Looking forward to a fruitful engagement this morning with all of you. Our live twitter chat will start at 11am till Noon. In event of a complaint, kindly include your cellphone. Use the hashtag #EngageTheIG to be part of our conversation.
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I have learnt of a video trending on social media where a female Police Officer is captured lamenting against unfair treatment and sexual harassment. The officer is attached to the Traffic Department in Mombasa County. She had complained against a merchant hence subjected to...
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I have taken note of complaints about selective application of enforcing the law on public gatherings. @NPSOfficial_KE authorizes public gatherings after ascertaining that there is no risk of violence or attack on the particular group. 1/2. #EngageTheIG
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Today I made follow-up calls to several people who raised various concerns on #EngageTheIG last week. This bi-weekly platform will ensure direct interaction with my office towards a more open, effective & responsive service. Issues raised on #EngageTheIG will be actioned. 1/2
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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I have this afternoon directed the immediate interdiction, arrest and arraignment of an officer who was involved in a shooting incident in Lessos, Nandi East Sub-County today. 1/5.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Due to national engagement, #EngageTheIG has been postponed to a later date.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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I have just been called in for an emergency meeting, therefore today’s #EngageTheIG session has been postponed to next Monday the 12th. 10. 2020 at 11:00am, looking forward to engaging with you. Thanks
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@IG_NPS
Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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#EngageTheIG starts now, I will answer as many questions as I can. How may I be of help today?
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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The 2nd #EngageTheIG session will be on Monday from 11:00am -12:00pm. Most of the issues raised previously have already been resolved and the pending ones are being actively addressed. Let's engage tomorrow.
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Ready to take your questions and suggestions on #EngageTheIG this morning. #EngageTheIG starts now.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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TO THE POLICE OFFICERS A number of you have engaged me thro’ #EngageTheIG with general and specific issues. I appreciate your efforts to bring various issues to my attention, and I will also resolve these concerns concurrently wth issues from the public. Please keep engaging.
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#EngageTheIG Starts now!
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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If you do not have the hard copy DL, you may show the officers a soft copy from ecitizen account as proof of being a licensed driver. Failure to do this attracts a fine of ksh. 1,000 (Sec36). Note: You’re allowed to produce the physical copy within 24 hrs. #EngageTheIG
@Lesilantoi
Leakey Lekishon Lesilantoi™
3 years
Dear @IG_NPS , If I unfortunately forget my Driving License and the cops stopped me for routine traffic check-ups, what should be my right penalty for not displaying my DL or what should I do? #EngageTheIG
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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To all of you who are followers on this platform, thanks for your rich and edifying engagement. Your responses are valuable to the @NPSOfficial_KE and myself. #EngageTheIG is as great as you are continually a part of it. Looking forward to #EngageTheIG tomorrow at 11am.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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This evening I had the pleasure of hosting the Director of Public Prosecutions Mr Noordin M. Haji in my office. We resolved to collaborate & partner within the criminal justice system framework, as we serve our great nation. 1/2
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I wish you all a happy and prosperous new year 2020. #HappyNewYear
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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I personally handle this account. I guarantee utmost confidentiality in all private engagements that will arise from #EngageTheIG .
@gathara
gathara
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Any guarantees of confidentiality and that the cops one complains about won't get access to the complainants details if submitted via DM? #EngageTheIG
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#EngageTheIG is also a platform for officers of @NPSOfficial_KE to reach me as their leader. Police Constable Felix Okoth has a Dip. Civil Engineering & designed a police post block in Nambale, which was adopted & built by CDF Committee. I commend him & others doing a great job.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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2/2-I assure you that justice for the Kianjokoma brothers will be served, but this can only be done if we allow the proper due process to take place with concrete evidence that can stand a trial in the court of justice. #EngageTheIG
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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I have taken note of insecurity within CBD. Action will be taken and security enhanced. #EngageTheIG
@joanngengi
joan ngengi
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@IG_NPS Deploy security officers in the CBD Sir,its getting out of hand
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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I joined the CS Interior Dr @FredMatiangi together with fellow leaders of @NPSOfficial_KE as we received our officers who were in the ill-fated chopper that crashed earlier today. All of them are safe and will have further specialist check ups. I wish them a quick recovery.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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I have noted most people making complaints are not giving sufficient details. Kindly remember to share OB numbers for various occurrences, stations to which reports were made. Also, DM your phone numbers to make follow up easier. #EngageTheIG
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Following the morning incident in Mandera County where two Cuban doctors were abducted, our security agencies are working with Somalia Government Security agencies to.. 1/2
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I wish you all a happy #MadarakaDay .
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Ujumbe ni mmoja tu.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Looking forward to tomorrow’s #EngageTheIG session which will commence at 11am through to midday. Use the hashtag #EngageTheIG to be part of the conversation. Let’s engage.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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This #MashujaaDay I celebrate our @NPSOfficial_KE officers who make sacrifices to keep every person and property safe. They are true shujaas alongside millions of Kenyans committed daily to upholding law, order and love for country and for others. Happy Mashujaa Day.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Ready for the session starting now. #EngageTheIG
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I have this afternoon spent time at the Defense Memorial Hospital with our officers who were involved in the air accident yesterday. They are all recuperating well in high and jovial spirit.
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Looking forward to today's #EngageTheIG session which will commence at 11am through to midday. Use the hashtag #EngageTheIG to be part of the conversation. Let’s engage.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Joined CS Interior @FredMatiangi to condole with the family of the late John Njenga in Kibichiku village, Kiambu County. Njenga passed on while bravely trying to stop the recent Yumbis attack, saving the lives of his many colleagues. We honour him posthumously for his brave act.
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For those who I have requested to share contacts for specific actions, kindly do so urgently so that we help address the matters raised. #EngageTheIG
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PRESS STATEMENT ENFORCEMENT OF COVID-19 PROTOCOLS AND REGULATIONS
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...an inquiry by @DCI_Kenya officers resulting into a departmental action. I have directed the Gender and Children Directorate to independently investigate the matter and give a report within 7 days.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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I wish all workers in various sectors of our economy a happy #LaborDay .
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Looking forward to tomorrow’s #EngageTheIG session which will commence at 11am through to midday. Use the hashtag #EngageTheIG to be part of the conversation. Let’s engage.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Flattening the Covid-19 curve is a collective responsibility, any passenger boarding a vehicle that has more than 60% capacity is as liable as the vehicle operators. If you spot any police officer taking a bribe kindly report this to the nearest police station #EngageTheIG
@dnkchelule
Chelule K. Daniel
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@IG_NPS The matatus are back in full capacity and people not wearing masks.. The mboys are just collecting taxes without hesitation. Manyanja Road #EngageTheIG
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Following complaints raised during #EngageTheIG yesterday about matatus and motorists ignoring traffic lights on Ngong Road routinely, I ordered for a crackdown immediately. This crackdown has netted scores of matatus today and they will ALL be arraigned in court. 1/2
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Ready for #EngageTheIG which starts NOW.
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Should we establish any possible risk, then authorization is declined for safety of the public & the properties around the said area. There are groups that have not attracted any form of violence while others have attracted violence, hence varied authorizations. 2/2 #EngageTheIG
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Sanitation is a key component towards better human & environmental health. This afternoon, joined by Interior CS, @FredMatiangi , we’ll launch a national clean up campaign for all police stations at Karen Police Station. This is towards cleaner, more habitable stations nationwide.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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I am delighted to be part of this momentous event in the history of the National Police Service where a total of 23,990 @APSKenya officers were transferred to @PoliceKE and over 2,000 Anti-Stock Theft Unit officers of @PoliceKE moved over to the Administration Police Service.
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Yet another Monday where we engage and get to interact. #EngageTheIG STARTS NOW!
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He has so far been arrested and shall be arraigned in court for the offences of driving under the influence of alcohol and assaulting a Police Officer. Processes are also in place for further administrative action.
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Looking forward to tomorrow’s #EngageTheIG session which will commence at 11am through to midday. Use the hashtag #EngageTheIG to be part of the conversation. Let’s engage.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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This incident was unfortunate. NO ONE is above the law. Harassment by bodaboda riders is not acceptable at all and my officers are hunting down the riders captured here physically assaulting the driver. I also urge the victim to report to the nearest police station. #EngageTheIG
@Ma3Route
Ma3Route
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16:58 Rogue nation. via @JMDub01
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Looking forward to tomorrow’s #EngageTheIG session which will commence at 11am through to midday. Use the hashtag #EngageTheIG to be part of the conversation. Let’s engage.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Thank you everyone for being part of our conversation today. I may not have answered all questions due to limitation by time, but I will take time to read through all concerns and communicate to relevant officers for action. See you again on 6thJuly at #EngageTheIG .
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Wishing all our Muslim brothers and sisters #EidMubarak . May Allah Bless you today and always. Stay Safe as you commemorate this special day. #EidAlAdha
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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We are aware of this and we have arrested and arraigned several suspects on the same. We also have a unit under DCI that deals with serious crime and continues to arrest perpetrators. All members of the public should desist from ‘get-rich-quick’ schemes. #EngageTheIG
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@IG_NPS @KaptenMwendwa what do you have to say on the money laundering business?
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Good morning? #EngageTheIG STARTS NOW!
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This morning I am joining colleagues as we officially launch the ‘ODPP Guidelines on Decision to Charge and Case Management System’ at the Prosecution Training Institute, Loresho Campus.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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This is unfortunate. Kindly share your contacts with me immediately for action from my office. #EngageTheIG
@AchiengAndrea
Andrea Achieng
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#EngageTheIG A Police officer at Migori Police Station refused to return about 25,000 Kshs taken from a pensioner when he was arrested. The pensioner wrote to IAU but up to now he is yet to get his money back. Please help. I can DM the victim's contacts.
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DO NOT give money to any police officer. Report the matter to Internal Affairs Unit of @NPSOfficial_KE , @IPOA_KE and @EACCKenya . Please share your number immediately for action in Salama Police Station. #EngageTheIG
@JrMunyoki
WaMaluu Jr ~Son of Fate
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Why are police officers demanding money to give victims of accidents their ABSTRACTS AND P3 FORMS. Some demanding 5000 in Salama police station #EngageTheIG
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Looking forward to tomorrow’s #EngageTheIG session which will commence at 11am through to midday. Use the hashtag #EngageTheIG to be part of the conversation. Let’s engage.
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Today, i officiated the launch of Trauma Informed Policing Initiative ( #MuamkoMpya :HEALING THE UNIFORM) at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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Congratulations to the 7,269 @NYS_Ke recruits for successfully completing the six months intensive training at the National Youth Service Training College in Gilgil, Nakuru County. Be diligent as you discharge your duties in line with the @NYS_Ke motto “Huduma kwa taifa”.
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Looking forward to tomorrow’s #EngageTheIG session which will commence at 11am through to midday. Use the hashtag #EngageTheIG to be part of the conversation. Let’s engage.
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This is well noted, a team will be deployed there for action. #EngageTheIG
@adan_zamuh
Somalianbae🇸🇴🇰🇪
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@IG_NPS Do something about the thieves along st.peters claver's all the way to temple road especially on Sundays
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I have today appointed Mr. Bruno Isohi Shioso, Commissioner of Police as the Director Corporate Communications and substantive Police Spokesman. He has extensive experience in the @NPSOfficial_KE both locally and Internationally having served in various capacities...
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Today, I joined His Excellency the President Uhuru Kenyatta amongst other dignitaries in commissioning of the newly acquired Diesel Multiple Units (DMU)and the modernized Nairobi Central Railway Station.
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Once more, welcome to this new year 2021. Looking forward to a better, brighter and safer year. Our #EngageTheIG live chat sessions are back and tomorrow we have the first session from 11am till noon. Hoping for a great hour of helpful, resourceful and informative interaction.
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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The @NPSOfficial_KE is in the process of digitizing their records management, which will complement the @ODPP_KE towards a better and more efficient case management system. This will ensure that cases reaching @ODPP_KE have no loopholes and can easily proceed to @Kenyajudiciary .
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Inspector General of Police- Kenya.
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On behalf of the National Police Service, I wish you all a happy #MashujaaDay2019 .
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Looking forward to tomorrow’s #EngageTheIG session which will commence at 11am through to midday. Use the hashtag #EngageTheIG to be part of the conversation. Let’s engage.
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Looking forward to tomorrow’s #EngageTheIG session which will commence at 11am through to midday. Use the hashtag #EngageTheIG to be part of the conversation. Let’s engage.
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This morning I had a moment to make routine follow-ups on various concerns that were raised through #EngageTheIG . Among the many citizens that I personally spoke to, @MusaSakar1 reported impressive progress from officers at Mumias Police Station. We committed to service for all.
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#EngageTheIG starts now.
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