7/30/2019 Press Statement on the Conduct of City Askaris

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PRESS STATEMENT 20/06/2013

For Immediate release:

As the Governor of Nairobi County, I would like to take this opportunity to first of

all restore confidence and good workmanship to the people of Nairobi as I work

tirelessly to ensure that the face of Nairobi is upgraded to match the world

standards of a City as well as attracting both local and international investors.

I would also like to remind you that I took over from a dilapidated reign that stalled

economic development, infrastructure, persistent corruption, lack of accountability

and transparency, bad governance and poor service delivery to the residents of

Nairobi.

In my seven pillars of working strategy and implementation of service delivery as

enshrined in the new constitution, I pledged to ensure consistent order to change

the negative perception of residents towards the County office formerly known asthe City Council of Nairobi. This change will begin by the County employees

themselves.

In this regard, I strongly condemn the unsolicited and disgraceful characteristics of

the City County officers under the City inspectorate who were caught on Television

cameras aired on K24-TV ON (20/05/2013).The said officers were seen extorting,

battering and hurling abuses using unprintable words to the dismay of the public.

It is also alleged that the officers were discharging their duties under the influence

of alcohol and therefore unable to relate well with those who they are suppose to

render their service to.

I would like to disassociate the County Government from such unscrupulous

behavior to the public and therefore in line with my campaign pledges , the City

Askaris will be subjected to face thorough training to pave way for Metropolitan

Police who will discharge duties to the public including control of traffic and

maintaining law and order.

Lastly, for the aforementioned officers I would like to take stern measures by

suspending them with immediate effect until further notice. I would also like to

warn any other officer against involving him/herself in such misconduct as it willattract tough penalties.

ENDS

Nairobi Governor

Dr Evans Kidero