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Resila Onyango: Trailblazer who struggled to speak for police

Dr Resila Atieno Onyango named National Police Service spokesperson.[FILE]

Resila Atieno Onyango entered the National Police Service (NPS) as a trailblazer, making history as the first female officer in the service to earn a doctorate degree.

With a glittering academic record and a reputation for brilliance, she seemed destined for success in any role she undertook. Yet, her two-year stint as NPS spokesperson has drawn mixed reviews, with many describing her tenure as lackluster.

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