Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that the government has begun implementing the second phase of a 10% salary increment for police officers, as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the welfare of security personnel.
Speaking during the Jukwa la Usalama public engagement forum in Nandi County on Thursday, Murkomen revealed that the phased salary increase is part of the 2025/2026 financial year budget and is guided by recommendations from the police reform task force.
“The first phase of the increment has already been completed. We are now entering the second phase, and officers should remain patient. This government keeps its promises,” said the CS. He reassured officers and the public that funds were being released progressively and any concerns would be handled by the National Police Service Commission.
Murkomen dismissed reports of growing unrest within the police ranks over delays in the salary adjustments, clarifying that the process is on schedule and transparent.
“Last year, we gave a 10% raise to officers in the lower cadre. This year, another 10% will follow. We’ve just entered the new financial year and the necessary exchequer releases are underway,” he noted.
In his address, Murkomen also turned his attention to the ongoing security challenges in the North Rift, particularly the persistent threat of banditry. He said the government was intensifying its crackdown on armed criminal groups, disclosing that efforts were underway to recover between 5,000 and 10,000 illegal firearms believed to be in the hands of bandits.
“These criminals have taken lives, including that of Father Alloys, and terrorized communities for too long,” Murkomen said. “In the past month, we’ve seen progress. Some bandits have been arrested, others killed in confrontations, and more are still being tracked down.”
The CS emphasized that restoring peace in the North Rift is a government priority and praised the National Police Service for its ongoing efforts in securing the region.
Murkomen’s visit comes at a time when the government is working to rebuild trust in the police service and strengthen internal security through reforms, better pay, and strategic operations against organized crime.
