The State has been asked to address the rampant cases where police officers are taking their own lives in unclear circumstances.
Speaking to the press at Nakuru town Thursday, Good Governance, a civil rights group chairperson Moses Gitonga said that cases of police killing themselves have been on the rise.
“The cases are worrying and paint a negative picture of the police force. We want the government to address the rising suicide cases among police officers,” he said.
Gitonga attributed the deaths to poor working environment, poor pay and frustrations from the police bosses which results to depression.
“There is urgent need for the government to address challenges facing the police sector,” he said.
Gitonga lashed out at the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) for failing to spearhead reforms that were to address challenges facing the police.
Meanwhile police in Gilgil have launched investigation into an incident where a police constable allegedly committed suicide.
According to the police, the constable had been recently transferred from Kakamega County and had only worked there for three weeks.
Her body was found in her room with blood oozing from her throat. She purpotedly slit her throat and bled to death.