The National Police Service on Thursday held a requiem mass in honour of the late Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Peter Kazungu Charo at the Kisii Catholic Church town Parish in Kisii town.
Charo, who served as the Kitutu Central Sub-County Police Commander at the time of his demise, died after a short illness.
Colleagues, political leaders, the church and the residents of Kisii celebrated the life of the late police officer and offered condolences to the family and friends who attended the mass.
Kisii County Police Commander Ronald Kirui eulogized Charo as a dedicated and compassionate officer who believed that policing was not only about law enforcement, but also largely about community dialogue.
“The late police officer believed that managing security and crime did not necessarily involve carrying guns around, but having community engagements to find the best way to address criminal issues in the region,” said Kirui.
The Police Commander lauded the Kisii community, county and national government officials and the political leaders for the unwavering support to the family of Charo following the loss.
Kitutu Central Deputy County Commissioner Linda Jaleta eulogized the late police officer as a devoted officer who worked with various stakeholders to serve the community.
On his part, Kitutu Chache South Constituency Member of Parliament Anthony Kibagendi said the late Charo will be remembered for being on the forefront in resolving land disputes and championing the fight against alcohol and drug abuse in the Constituency.
The police officer will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 25, at Mavueni in Kilifi North Sub-County, Kilifi County.
Also present at the requiem mass were the Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Aburi, Sub County Police Commanders from the eight sub counties in Kisii County, among others.
By Mercy Osongo
