Kwale police boss issues warning to officers during ongoing national exams
By Shaban Omar, November 3, 2025Kwale County Police Commander Abdillah Alio has issued a stern warning to police officers against engaging in unprofessional conduct during the ongoing national examinations.
Speaking on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Kwale County Headquarters in Matuga Sub-county, Alio cautioned officers against reporting to work while intoxicated or allowing students to pose for photos with police gear such as uniforms, handcuffs, or firearms.
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He termed such behaviour as disgraceful and warned that any officer found engaging in it would face serious disciplinary action.
“The issue of alcoholism and giving students uniforms for photo sessions must stop. Let us maintain our professionalism and focus on our work,” Alio said.
The police boss was accompanying Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, who was in the county to oversee the smooth administration of the national examinations.
Alio said the police have a critical role to play in ensuring the safety of examination materials, candidates, and invigilators throughout the examination period.
Uphold integrity
He reminded officers that their presence in examination centres should reflect integrity, discipline, and dedication to duty, noting that any act of misconduct could tarnish the image of the National Police Service.
“Our work is to provide security and maintain order. Let us not allow a few careless actions to compromise the confidence that the public has in us,” he said.
Alio further warned officers against abandoning their workstations or leaving their assigned areas without proper authorisation, emphasising that security vigilance was paramount during the national exams.
He urged officers to remain alert and ensure the safety of both students and examination materials.
He also called on officers to uphold the highest standards of integrity, saying that their conduct during this critical national exercise would reflect the overall professionalism of the service.
“Be keen and diligent in your duties, and we must not fail in our responsibility to protect the integrity of the examinations,” Alio concluded.
His sentiments came as the government intensified efforts to ensure a transparent and credible examination process, free from malpractice and disruption.
The County Police Commander’s warning follows similar remarks by CS Ogamba, who assured that the government would deal firmly with any individual or institution found compromising the credibility of the national examinations.