Nyeri: A total of 40 officers from the County Inspectorate Department have completed a training course to equip them with professional skills critical in the dispensation of their duties to the public.
According to Kenya News Agency, the officers, who included 34 constables and six inspectors, have been undergoing the 20-day Initial Enforce Course (IEC) at the Wambugu Agricultural Training Center. The training was a joint venture between the County Government of Nyeri and the Nairobi Inspectorate Training School.
While presiding over the closure of the training, Governor Mutahi Kahiga emphasized the need for such frequent courses to equip county security officers with new skills necessary in an ever-changing world. Kahiga expressed confidence that the 40 officers would apply the skills acquired during the course for the welfare of the county and the country at large.
“This graduation marks an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement, public order, and service delivery across Nyeri County, and I would like to sincerely thank the Nairobi City Inspectorate Training School-the primary facility for training county enforcement officers to enforce county laws, regulations, and licensing-for collaborating with us,” he said. He highlighted the critical role of the Inspectorate Unit in maintaining discipline, enforcing county laws, safeguarding county property, and ensuring order in public service delivery.
The training covered enforcement drills, discipline, management and leadership, criminal law, county laws, public relations, disaster management, and interpersonal communication. The program was structured under the Command and Leadership model to promote professionalism and efficiency in public service delivery.
Governor Kahiga noted, “Over the past month, the graduating officers have undergone rigorous training designed to equip them with the leadership skills, professionalism, discipline, and ethical values required to serve our residents effectively.” He underscored the importance of a well-trained, disciplined, and people-centered inspectorate service in enhancing operational efficiency and enforcement across the county, while also serving as ambassadors of integrity and public trust.
In addition to the graduation, the county boss announced a recruitment drive for 34 additional inspectorate officers to support the existing team and enhance service delivery across the eight sub-counties.
