Yesterday, Sammy Ondimu Ngare, a dedicated police officer, experienced an incident that made him question the humanity of his colleagues.

Upon hearing that his friend Actress Nyaboke Moraa had lost her daughter, he immediately began reaching out to friends to offer support and comfort.

He called his sister, Nancy Omweri, who was also seeking his assistance.

Trusting that sometimes Kenyans rely on the police, Sammy rushed to Syokimau RFH Hospital.

What he witnessed at the hospital left him wondering if his Askari ni Binadamu initiative would ever reach its goal.

Normally, seeing colleagues in uniform brings a sense of camaraderie, even if one isn’t in uniform.

Sammy approached a lady officer to introduce himself. However, a DCI officer in civilian clothes interrupted. Her rude demeanour was shocking.

“Wewe ni officer wa wapi,na unafanya nini hapa.unda ukae hukoo sitaki kukuona karibu hapa….”

Sammy introduced himself, explaining that he was a close friend of Nyaboke and was there to console her.

The response he received was dismissive, making him realize the long journey ahead in changing Kenyans’ perception of the police.

Others present also noticed the DCI officer’s behaviour, urging her to treat her colleague with respect.

Sammy observed that it wasn’t just him the officer spoke too harshly; her attitude was the same towards everyone.

He believed that people in mourning should be treated with compassion. Sometimes, stepping out of professional roles and showing humanity is essential.

Choosing to step back, Sammy avoided further confrontation.

In other professions, colleagues are usually treated with respect. He couldn’t understand why some police officers acted as if Kenya belonged solely to them.

Sammy appealed to his colleagues

“Hii job yetu kumekuwa na Askari wanoma na walienda retire..wacha kujifanya saana ni kama kenya ni yako..If you can handle a colleague vibaya ,what about the raia wenye una interact nao kila siku.”

He urged them to stop pretending as if Kenya was theirs alone. If they could treat a colleague poorly, how did they treat the citizens they served daily?

Addressing the DCI officer from Mlolongo, he highlighted the unacceptable behaviour witnessed. He called for a show of humanity, especially in times of grief.

Without naming names, Sammy wanted his colleagues to understand that their job was not special enough to warrant such arrogance.

They were supposed to serve and protect, treating everyone with kindness and respect. He emphasized that true strength and service lie in always treating people well.