Police ally Murkomen supports plea from distressed public for petrol
In a recent address at the Jukwaa la Usalama public engagement forum, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that the government is reviewing the current fuel allocation arrangement for police stations in Kenya. The review comes in response to the issue of police patrol vehicles being grounded by the 20th of the month due to depleted fuel, particularly in urban areas.
Currently, each police station in Kenya is allocated 450 liters of fuel per month. However, proposals are underway to increase this allocation to 650 liters. The increase is aimed at improving efficiency in police operations and alleviating the need for police officers to ask for fuel contributions when responding to emergencies.
Murkomen explained that this issue is a result of the current leasing program that provides 450 liters of fuel per month. He stated that the requests for fuel are not instances of corruption or bribery, but rather a consequence of the current fuel allocation system in place.
The proposed increase in fuel allocation may address the issue of police patrol vehicles being grounded by the 20th of the month due to depleted fuel. However, no specific timeline for the implementation of the increased fuel allocation was provided.
Murkomen asked Kenyans to exercise patience with police officers who ask for fuel contributions. He emphasized that these requests are not instances of corruption or bribery, but rather a reflection of the current fuel allocation system in place.
It is important to note that no information was provided about any potential impact of the increased fuel allocation on the overall budget or the government's finances. Additionally, no alternative solutions to the fuel allocation issue were mentioned in the previous paragraphs.
The review of the increased monthly fuel allocation for police stations is also expected to include more accurate allocation based on actual usage and improved tracking mechanisms. This is expected to ensure that the increased allocation is utilised effectively and efficiently.
In conclusion, the proposed increase in fuel allocation for police stations in Kenya is a response to the issue of depleted fuel allocations before the end of the month, particularly in urban areas. While the specific timeline for the implementation of the increased fuel allocation remains uncertain, the review is expected to lead to more accurate allocation based on actual usage and improved tracking mechanisms.
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