The government has elevated the Embobut police post in Marakwet East Sub-County, Elgeyo Marakwet County into a fully-fledged police station in a move aimed at consolidating security gains and improving law enforcement capabilities in the volatile Kerio Valley region.
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen presided over the commissioning ceremony, affirming the government’s resolve to entrench peace and stability in areas that have historically been affected by banditry and cattle rustling.
“Normalcy has returned to areas previously affected by insecurity. To cement this progress, we are establishing more police stations and increasing deployment,” stated Murkomen, while emphasizing the strategic intent to maintain sustained security operations and enhance rapid response capacity.
The upgrade was conducted by senior security officials including Deputy Inspector General of Police, Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat, Elgeyo Marakwet County Police Commander Peter Mulinge and Marakwet East Deputy County Commissioner Mohammed Maow.
The initiative is part of a broader national security framework, aimed at decentralizing police services and strengthening command structures in remote and high-risk zones.
According to County Police Commander, the station will serve as an operational hub for multi-agency deployments and coordinated patrols along the Kerio Valley corridor.
“This facility will enable us to expand personnel strength, improve intelligence gathering and ensure 24-hour security coverage for residents,” said Muling.
Local administrators highlighted the move’s significance in sustaining the peace dividends achieved through the recent disarmament exercise and community dialogue programs.
“This station provides the necessary infrastructure for continuous monitoring and swift intervention in case of emerging threats,” noted Maow.
By Rennish Okong’o
