A file photo of Inspector General Hillary Mutyambai. Photo: NPS. Source: Facebook
A recent medical examination conducted on all police officers across the country has shown about 2000 officers are not mentally fit to be working
The revelation was made by Inspector General Hillary Mutyambai, who said it adds to the growing concerns about rising cases of suicide and depression among officers.
The officers will undergo counselling sessions before they resume official duties as Mutyambai noted it was not easy to fire them. The Inspector General of Police Hilary Mutyambai says close to 2,000 police officers are mentally unfit to serve in the service.
A file photo of Inspector General Hillary Mutyambai. The IG said the cases were discovered after a thorough medical examination conducted on all police officers across the country.
Addressing the Anglican Bishops and Senior Clergy in Westlands on Tuesday, April 19, he said these add to the growing concerns about rising cases of suicide and depression among officers. By Linda Shiundu, Tuko