Last year’s police recruits, whose enrollment was halted by the high court, have lauded President Uhuru Kenyatta's directives.
On Thursday Kenyatta directed the inspector general of police to take urgent steps and ensure the 10,000 recruits, whose enrolment is pending following a court process, report for training at Kenya police college, Kiganjo.
The presidential order was received with jubilation in both Njoro and Molo Sub Counties, where youth who qualified expressed their joy to join different police department.
James Mburu, a recruit in Njoro, told reporters that he started immediate preparations after learning from friends and relatives that the president had ordered them to report for training.
“We were in the garden planting when a friend called me and broke the news.
I thought he was joking. It was until the time I heard on the radio when I believed,” says excited Mburu.
Mburu says that the President’s directive has opened a new chapter for him since he had tried the previous police recruitment without success.
“I had lost hope in joining the force. But I am really happy now my dream will come to true,” said Mburu who adds that this was his last chance.
He said the court case that delayed his chance to join the police force after being selected has given him sleepless nights.
Jane Wairimu, Mburu's mother, says that his son has dream of becoming a member of the police force.
“He has been a member of the Kenya scouts since in class 6 and his dream was to join the Administration Police (AP). I thank God that the president has heeded our prayers,” notes Wairimu a single mother.
Wairimu thanked the President for the directive adding that the recruitment process was free and fair.