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.
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 said there was a need to have such frequent courses to help equip county security officers with new skills needed in an ever-changing world.
Kahiga exuded confidence that the 40 officers would put into practice the skills they had acquired during the entire 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 told the officers.
“This partnership embodies the true spirit of devolution, sharing best practices to build stronger institutions for our people. The Inspectorate Unit plays a critical role in maintaining discipline, enforcing county laws, safeguarding county property, and ensuring order in the delivery of public services.”
Among the areas the officers were taken through during the course are enforcement drills and discipline, management and leadership, criminal law, county laws, public relations, disaster management, and interpersonal communication.
The training program was structured under the Command and Leadership model geared towards inculcating a culture of professionalism and efficiency in service delivery to the public.
The officers were also tutored on practical skills in criminal law, county legislation, disaster management, and public relations.
“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,” added Kahiga.
“As we celebrate their achievement, we underscore the importance of a well-trained, disciplined, and people-centered inspectorate service. These officers will not only help enhance operational efficiency and enforcement across the county but will also serve as ambassadors of integrity, professionalism, and public trust in their day-to-day duties.”
The county boss also announced a new recruitment drive for 34 additional inspectorate officers to support the existing team, besides enhancing timely service delivery in all the eight sub-counties.
By Samuel Maina
