A file photo of Administration police graduates during a pass out parade. [Photo: nation.co.ke]
Police officers in the country have protested a directive to have them contribute cash for the construction of a secondary school in Nakuru county.
According to the Standard, each police officer is expected to contribute Sh1,000 to raise Sh60 million for the construction of a girls’ secondary school at Gilgil, Nakuru County.
Utumishi Girls is set to admit students whose parents work in the National Police Service. It will be constructed next to Utumishi Boys, which opened in 1992 and majorly admits students whose parents are police officers.The directive to the about 60,000 officers in the Kenya police is aimed at raising Sh60 million for the construction of the school.
The money will be used to construct two classes, a dormitory, kitchen, and administration block.Utumishi Boys was also constructed through similar contributions. The idea to construct a girls’ school was discussed during the Form One selection for Utumishi Boys at Vigilance House last Thursday.Members in attendance agreed that this was a noble idea which needed to be realised as soon as possible.They agreed that every serving officer would contribute Sh1,000 (for 10 months). The money shall be contributed through a check-off system at source at the rate of Sh100 per month.
But some officers, especially those in the low ranks, have opposed the plan.
The officers have opposed the plan arguing are that the girls’ school, just like Utumishi Boys, will be the preserve of senior officers’ children.A section of other officers have argued that the service should have asked for the money from the Government.