Kenya: Governor Mbarire Orders County Askaris to Be Courteous

29 November 2023
Capital FM (Nairobi)

Embu — Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has ordered her government's enforcement officers to be courteous when dealing with members of the public.

The governor said she doesn't want to hear of cases of askaris mistreating members of the public as they carry out their duty of maintaining order and ensuring the county collects its due revenue.

"I expect you to treat the public with utmost respect even when you tell them to do the right thing", Gov Mbarire said at the Embu stadium as she commissioned 155 new enforcement officers who graduated after a two week training.

Mbarire said they'll be counting on the officers services in the bid to realize the county's Shs one billion revenue target and reminded the county's citizens that the county's revenue collection has gone completely paperless, hence they should only pay by Mpesa.

She said going paperless had enabled the county to raise revenue collection from shs 350 million to 600 million and made it possible to target shs one billion this financial year.

Saying that indiscipline and especially drunkenness will not be allowed, the governor said her government will be at hand to help those who may be having psychological challenges with the right care and support.

"I will ensure that you are happy and healthy as you go about your work", she assured them. - Kna

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