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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 18 – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipch]umba Murkomen now says all police officers will be trained according to proficiency standards on the use of force.

Murkomen announced this in his first policy document where he stated that officers will also need to tested periodically to ensure they adhere to the standards set.

“The National Police Serve shall conduct regular de-escalation training programs for equipping officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively implement de-escalation strategies in diverse situations,” he stated.

He further stated that “the National Police Service shall ensure officers are equipped with appropriate crowd control facilities and self-protective gear commensurate with prevailing operational risks.”