Kenyan police officers convert cells into living quarters

A recent survey conducted across Kenya reveals that some police officers have converted police cells into living quarters.

In some regions, the law enforcers are forced to mould mud and repair their dilapidated living quarters every time there is rainfall.

The survey reveals that thousands of police officers who risk their lives to protect Kenyans and their property are living and working in deplorable conditions

According to reports, the situation is captured by the plight of officers working at Kamwenje Police post along the Laikipia-Baringo border who have to go without basic commodities such as water, houses or even toilets.

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An officer, who sought anonymity, said they are forced to go to the bushes to relieve themselves. “The state of the toilets is very bad that one cannot even visit them. We use the nearby bushes as our toilets as well as bathrooms,” he says.

The police post has no water supply. “The closest river is over 10km from the police post and we normally ask for water from some good neighbours whom we have created rapport with. Working here is hectic,” he said.

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