Kenya Police Banned from Preaching in Police Uniform
Inspector-General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has warned officers against preaching while donning police uniform.
In a memo sent to all police departments, the National Police Service (NPS) said administrative action would be taken on officers found flouting the directive.
NPS noted that while it respects the freedom of worship, officers should not use police uniforms during their personal engagements. They are, however, allowed to preach in uniform within a police institution like a college.
“Officers are encouraged to separate official duties from private engagements. Police will only be allowed to wear uniforms in a worship area only during the discipline forces thanksgiving service,” the memo read.
Regional police commanders were asked to warn their juniors of the consequences of disregarding the directive, according to Standard Digital.
The directive follows a rise in cases of officers preaching to the public, a habit that is prevalent among traffic cops..
Comments (5)
give an example of a born again Christian corp hata maombi hawezi kwa raia. ama kuomba..quick question do police force have like lunch break..i see victimization hata kuombea chakula.kwa kiosk hata hotel..do not limit freedom of association..it might be a spiritual way of reducing crime and allowing wananchi trust the forces abi.
Hey,I would be a preaching police man too,with so many corrupt officers,there is not much corruption money going around.Going the Ng'ang'a way seems to be more acceptable,after all you dont force the flock to donate.Hey forget the police uniform if pastor Ng'ang'a can spend 4500 shiling amonth to dye his hair...
Romeo you are daft
back to sender..u are one
They should instead be banned from accepting bribes in uniform