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It is indeed true that figures can be used to prove anything.
A few hours ago, the police Commissioner Major General Ali called a press conference to report that due to concerted efforts by his police force, crime has now gone down to a level last witnessed 2 years ago.
I leave it to Kenyans on the ground to pass a verdict over that. However there is one very important consideration the commissioner missed...
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Does the police commissioner live in Kenya or in another plannet? Ever since he was given that job, he has been calling press conferences to misinform Kenyans that crime levels were low. And he always calls theese press conferences when the insecurity has shot up in order to save his job. Lies wont wash Mr Commissioner. We live in Kenya and we have eyes.
ReplyDeleteYou are very right. In my own accord I would never be seen near - let alone in a police station. Some time back we were carjacked and run to the people who were suppossed to protect us only for us to bear the brunt of being treated as though we were villains. This and many more incidences have eroded our trust in the police force. It is my belief that many more Kenyas have been subject to the same treatment and its no wonder "statistics" at the top office are very impressive. Kindly hand over and gracefully crawl to somewhere where no one needs you, Mr. Commisioner
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