By FRED MUKINDAMore by this AuthorPolice officers might get a pay rise in July, the Nation has learnt. Traditionally, the special officers have been drawn from other formations of the disciplined services — such as the Kenya Wildlife Service, National Youth Service, Kenya Prisons Service and Kenya Forest Service. A source was however quick to de-link the pay raise from the elections, arguing: “This should not at all be linked to the elections. The regular meetings also involved officers from other national security agencies “for purposes of creating synergy and developing appropriate contingency plans”. According to the commission, police work is unique compared to mainstream civil service and, therefore, the pay should be commensurate with what they do.

Source: Daily Nation April 13, 2017 20:55 UTC