Midrift in partnership with Jamii Dahbiti handing over computer to OCS Kaptembwa Police station in Nakuru West sub-county. [Photo: Pristone Mambili]
As a way of ensuring quality service delivery, Kaptembwa and Elementaita Police stations in Nakuru County on Friday received computers from Midrift Human Rights Network in collaboration with Jamii Dhabiti project.
Speaking during the handing over at Kaptembwa Police station in Nakuru West, Joseph Omondi who is the Chief Executive Officer Midrift Nakuru said this was in line with the project they are implementing in Nakuru county on community policing.
He added that every police station should be equipped with modern tools that will enable the officers perform their duty as mandated in the National Police service act.
“The police stations should be more modern to enable the police officers execute their mandate as envisioned in the National Police service act. As Midrift we are working closely with partners like Jamii Dhabiti to see to it that the component of policing is enhanced through partnership between the community and police,” he said.
His sentiments were echoed by Marianne Muia from Jamii Dhabiti who said that since the commencement of the project there has been improved security in Kaptembwa.
She also commended the police in the area for their understanding on how to handle issues without using excessive force.
“Since the start of the program of Jamii Dhabiti in Nakuru county I must say Kaptembwa is one of the stations that has seen improvement and there has been peace. Communities are now understanding that police are also human beings and the police are also understanding that they don’t have to use excessive force when resolving issues,” she said.
Kaptembwa OCS, Jane Thuita who received the computer on behalf of the station, commended Midrift and Jamii Dhabiti for the role they play.
“I want to thank you so much for the support since 2016 and with this computer our work is now easy and we look forward to working with you in the future,”said the OCS.