Siaya: The head of chaplaincy services in the Kenya Police, Francis Kooli, has urged the public to actively include police officers in their daily religious activities as part of an initiative to address societal challenges.
According to Kenya News Agency, Kooli, who is leading a team of chaplains from the police headquarters on a regional tour to evaluate chaplaincy programs, emphasized the importance of the partnership between officers and civilians. He noted that this collaboration benefits not only individual officers but also the entire community, underscoring the need to strengthen these ties.
Kooli specifically encouraged Christians, particularly those of the Catholic faith, to feel welcome in integrating small Christian community meetings, known as Jumuiya, into the homes of police officers.
Speaking at the Siaya County police headquarters, Kooli highlighted that officers, like all Kenyans, require occasional emotional and psychological support. He urged the public to see beyond the uniform and re
cognize the humanity of the officers. “Do not just sit and watch us suffer when you can do something to support us,” he appealed.
Kooli assured that the police leadership, under the guidance of the Inspector General and his deputy, is committed to providing officers with the best possible spiritual support across the country. He revealed plans to enhance officer capabilities through nationwide deployment and training.
The chaplaincy team celebrated successful collaborations with the public, such as constructing chapels and mosques. Kooli shared examples, including a borehole project funded by a well-wisher in Bondo and the joint efforts of Muslim and Christian communities in Mombasa to establish worship spaces for officers.
These initiatives, Kooli stated, have created safe environments for officers to reflect and heal, contributing positively to their well-being and service.