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Bishop urges Kenyan officers to seek psychological support

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Bishop George Muthaka called on Kenyan security services personnel to seek psychological, professional or spiritual support when they face work-related difficulties. During an inter-agency service held on 17 October in Machakos, he also reminded them of their duty to protect the public and respect human dignity, according to the Kenyan National Police Service.

Bishop George Muthaka, of the Catholic Diocese of Garissa in Kenya, has called on security services and disciplined forces personnel to seek psychological support when they face work-related difficulties. He was speaking on Saturday at an inter-agency thanksgiving and prayer service in Machakos, Capital FM reports.

Muthaka oversees the chaplaincy for the disciplined uniformed services. On the occasion, religious and government officials also stressed the integrity of personnel and respect for human dignity in their dealings with the public.

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