Live: Pres.Ruto Presides Over National Police Service Recruits Pass Out Parade, Kiganjo Main College

Your Excellency, dear Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Forces, all protocols observed to all those who are here. Let me start by your last point, Excellency. We will talk to our team about the issue of using the space and see how we can do it with the existing budget. It is an honor for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to join you today at National Police College Main Campus in Kiganjo on this important occasion for the National Police Service and the people of Kenya. Today we celebrate two important milestones: the recruits who completed their training and are now entrusted with the solemn responsibility of serving and protecting the people of Kenya, and also the groundbreaking that marks a new chapter in strengthening the institution that will train future generations of police forces. These two moments are inseparable.

Following an assessment in 2022, the Government of Kenya, the National Police Service, and the National Police College Kiganjo resolved to turn recommendations into tangible results.

J Division is under the command of Chief Inspector Douglas Kirui. K Division is under the division. Ladies and gentlemen, all the 36 squads are currently under the overall command of the parade commander, Mr. Daniel Kipkoech, HSC, Senior Superintendent of Police. Thank you.

Good morning and thank you so much for joining us. My name is Caroline Kamau, coming to you live from...

His Excellency the President will now award winning individuals for their exemplary performance during training in the following order: Best all-round male recruit, Number 128460 Recruit Constable Benson Mwangi. He will be awarded a cane of honor. Thank you. Best all-round female recruit, Number 126708 Recruit Constable Faith Kamau. She will be awarded a cane of honor. Best in academics, Number 129349 Recruit Constable Wycliffe Chege. He will be awarded a trophy. Best rifle shot, Number 13630 Recruit Constable Mayaka, who scored 48 points out of the possible 50. He will be decorated with a marksman badge. He will also be awarded a trophy.

Chief Guest, Your Excellency the President, the parade is now marching in slow time, beginning with the first column, which comprises squads 1 to 12. The second column, which comprises squads 13 to 24, are currently mark-timing at a halt to give way to the first column as they march on. Similarly, Your Excellency, the third column, which comprises squads 25 to 36, are currently standing in attention position. They will be able to take off as soon as the second column has given way. Your Excellency, all the 36 squads under their overall commander, Mr. Daniel Kipkoech, HSC, Senior Superintendent of Police, will be able to march past while expressing their respect to you by way of compliments. Your Excellency, it is worth mentioning that this spectacular parade is comprised of trainees who reported to this college on the 24th November 2023. They have undergone a rigorous and intensive 9-month training which tackled three main training domains, namely cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills. Among the subjects they undertook include legal studies, police procedures, skills at arms, fieldcraft and tactics, countering violent extremism, national security and public safety, traffic management, drill, criminal investigations, human rights and policing, community policing, fitness and recreational training, among others. Your Excellency the President, when these recruits reported to this institution, they had no knowledge about parades. But now, the display right from the first to the last squad is a true indicator that a tremendous change has taken place during the training. It is also a testimony that the recruits joined this college with the sole purpose of learning, and indeed they have acquired necessary competencies and skills that will enable them to discharge their police duties diligently, lawfully, and professionally. Your Excellency, we are confident they are ready to go and serve our beautiful nation with honor and valor during this police career.

Chief Guest, Your Excellency the President, now approaching in slow time is the parade led by the parade commander, Mr. Daniel Kipkoech, HSC, Senior Superintendent of Police, followed by the deputy parade commander, Madam Monica Onyango, Assistant Superintendent of Police. Both are now paying their compliments in unison as a sign of respect. Following closely, Your Excellency, is squad number one led by Chief Inspector Asaph Kemboi, assisted by Corporal Roy Akuar and Corporal Ekai Lokur. And now before you, Your Excellency, is squad number two. This squad is under the command of Chief Inspector Stephen Kasao, assisted by Sergeant Dan Kirinua and Corporal Zechariah. Your Excellency, squad number three are now marching past, led by Chief Inspector Shakur Mohamed, assisted by Sergeant Evans Bukayi and Corporal Alexander Mwiti. We now have squad number four, Your Excellency, under the command of Chief Inspector George Mathenge, assisted by Corporal Moses Lenoi and Corporal Joy Cherotich. And now before you, Your Excellency, is squad number five under the command of Chief Inspector Martin Baha, assisted by Sergeant Peter Lokwei and Sergeant David Muchui. Following closely behind squad number five, Your Excellency, is squad number six under the command of Chief Inspector Alice Mwende, assisted by Sergeant Kennedy Kalama and Corporal Mary Macharia. Before you, Your Excellency, is squad number seven, led by Inspector Agneta Pumboka, assisted by Corporal Morris Menda and Corporal Matthew Vanessa. Your Excellency the President, we now have squad number eight. Squad eight is under the command of Chief Inspector Aggrey Ogega, assisted by Corporal Samuel Ekitela and Corporal Justin Mbogo. We now have squad number nine, Your Excellency, under the command of Inspector Freda Omari, assisted by Sergeant William Okiring and Corporal Jackson Musyoka. Squad 10 is now marching by, Your Excellency, led by their commander, Chief Inspector Douglas Kirui, assisted by Sergeant Laurel Waluchu and Corporal Boniface Mumo. Right behind them, Your Excellency, is squad number 11, now paying their compliments under the command of Inspector Peterson Kitaka, assisted by Sergeant Allan Otiende and Corporal Willis Odhiambo. Right before you, Your Excellency, is squad number 12. This squad is commanded by Inspector Samuel Tuju, assisted by Corporal Hami Arafat and Sergeant Lawrence Onami. Squad 13, Your Excellency, is led by Inspector Geoffrey Kimani, assisted by Sergeant John Makale and Corporal Joshua Lotok. Your Excellency, we now have squad 14 before you, led by Inspector Carol Maina, assisted by Corporal Charles and Corporal Ephraim Mwangi. Squad 15 will now pay their compliments, Your Excellency, led by Inspector Patrick Mwangi, assisted by Senior Sergeant Richard Obwogo and Sergeant Phyllis.

Oath of office.

I do say that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Constitution and the President of Kenya...

I do say that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Constitution and the President of Kenya, and to prevent offenses against the peace, that while I shall continue to hold the office, to the best of my skill and knowledge, I will discharge our duties faithfully according to law, and I will subject myself to the Constitution, all acts, orders, and regulations now or in the future in the Kenya Police Service, and that I will discharge all the duties of a police officer according to law, without fear or favor, affection, or ill will, so help me God.