West Pokot County Commissioner Abdulahi Khalif has put on notice individuals engaging in corrupt practices during the ongoing recruitment process for the prison constables.
Speaking to the public during the recruitment exercise in West Pokot Sub-County at the administration police playground, Khalif emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency and fairness in the recruitment process.
“Corruption has no place in our county. We are committed to ensuring that every recruitment opportunity is based solely on merit, and any attempt to manipulate this process will not be tolerated,” Khalif stated.
Khalif urged applicants to rely only on official channels and cautioned against anyone attempting to overturn the process for personal gain.
“We have a responsibility to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are selected, and we will not allow anyone to undermine this process,” Khalif added.
He also called on members of the community to report any suspicions of corruption they might encounter.
He reassured the public that those overseeing the recruitment are officers of the highest integrity, selected specifically for their strong ethical standards.
“We have ensured that we have officers who are persons of high integrity, individuals who will execute their mandate very fairly,” Khalif remarked.
The Commissioner urged anyone involved in malpractices or those attempting to solicit money from prospective candidates to desist immediately.
“If you have already paid money in the hope of being recruited, we strongly advise you to come forward and report it,” Khalif urged.
He announced that all candidates participating in the recruitment exercise have been sensitized to present required documentation, despite the limited number of available slots.
“We have already sensitized all the candidates to come with the necessary documentation. While we have very few slots, the process will be fair and inclusive,” he said.
He disclosed that the recruitment will be carried out across all the five divisions of West Pokot County with a focus on inclusivity and regional balancing.
He said that special consideration will be given to marginalized ethnic communities, including the Sengwer, Cherang’any, and the Ndorobo, who reside primarily in the areas of Siyoi, Talau, and Kaibos.
“These communities have historically been underrepresented, and we are committed to ensuring they are not left behind in this exercise,” he added.
“These communities have historically been underrepresented, and we are committed to ensuring they are not left behind in this exercise,” he added.
Mnagei Ward nominated MCA, Elijah Kasheu, expressed disappointment over the limited number of positions available, especially in Kapenguria Sub-County, urging the government to review and increase the slots in future recruitment drives to reflect the population size
“The number of slots is too small compared to the population of Kapenguria. We urge the government to review and increase the allocation in future recruitment drives to reflect population sizes,” Kasheu stated.
By Anthony Melly and Agneta Chebet
