The government is planning to set up a new system that will allow police to monitor roads and towns using cameras from different places.
According to the interior cabinet secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, the new scheme involves combining the current highway speed cameras, CCTV cameras in towns, CCTV cameras in police stations, and even privately owned CCTV cameras.
The interior CS stated that all these cameras would be linked to one central control center where security officers could monitor the situation on the ground live.
CS said that while this scheme is still under development, once it is completed, it will help the police to react promptly to any emergencies.
He made this statement during the National Police College graduation ceremony held in Embakasi.
According to CS, the new system will initially be deployed in major towns including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Nyeri before it can be extended to other regions.
The CS further revealed that the inclusion of privately owned CCTV cameras to the project will be optional upon request and agreement by the camera owners.
The new system will make it easier for the police to monitor and respond swiftly to incidents occurring in different parts of the nation.
Simultaneously, the government will ensure that all police stations have CCTV cameras and implement a digital system that replaces the existing occurrence book.
In addition, the CS stated that the government will further enhance the performance of the police force through procurement of additional equipment and increased pay for police personnel.
