Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the re-tailoring of chiefs’ uniforms nationwide to restore dignity and professionalism among local administrators and security officers.
Speaking during a public address in Trans Nzoia on Monday, July 28, Murkomen announced that the government is finalizing plans to decentralize the distribution of chiefs’ uniforms. The new system will ensure all fittings are done at the county level, eliminating the current practice where officers either travel to Nairobi or wear poorly fitting attire.
“No chief will be forced to wear oversized uniforms anymore,” Murkomen said. “Each officer will be measured, and the correct size delivered directly to their counties.”
The directive followed an incident in Kitui where Murkomen encountered a chief wearing trousers so oversized that he mistook them for a different garment. “He looked completely lost in them,” he remarked, noting that such appearances dent the image of public officers.
Murkomen criticized the long-standing approach of randomly issuing uniform sizes and expecting officers to visit tailors for adjustments, terming it unacceptable.
“Uniforms should reflect dignity, professionalism, and comfort,” he stated.
Beyond the issue of uniforms, Murkomen used the platform to call for broader reforms in the police service. He emphasized the need for modernized infrastructure, ICT-equipped police stations, and a shift in how officers engage with the public.
“The police should not just be seen as people with guns. They are part of the community. We must promote mutual respect and a collaborative relationship,” he said.
These reforms are part of a wider plan to enhance working conditions and improve the image of National Government Administration Officers and security personnel across the country
Source:ONH
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