Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Nyamira residents that the County’ s security team is doing its best to ensure they are secure.
Murkomen gave this assurance while presiding over an engagement forum with the entire county security team, its leadership fraternity and residents on an initiative dubbed Jukwaa la Usalama in Nyamira County headquarters.
Murkomen acknowledged Nyamira’s significant role in boosting their economy through agriculture and engaging in other trade ventures to sustain their livelihoods.
The CS however highlighted the security challenges facing the county pointing out cattle theft in Borabu Constituency, particularly along the border with Bomet, the challenge of alcohol and drug abuse, including packaging and selling of second-generation liquor which is harmful to consumer’s health.
He assured the community that some of the cattle thieves had already been profiled, including buyers, butchers, and thief financiers.
“We have already profiled all the suspects and they will be apprehended soon and be brought to book.” The CS added.
“Active public barazas at the border should be initiated to encourage citizen participation and to create synergy among security stakeholders and affected communities ensuring they work together effectively.” Murkomen advised.
The CS also addressed critical issues like sexual and gender-based violence (GBV) and female genital mutilation (FGM) warning that they ceased to be cultural practices because they dehumanise victims and are therefore criminal offences which must be dealt with before courts of law.
CS Murkomen announced plans to procure 3,000 vehicles for police stations and initiate recruitment to fill staffing gaps. He also promised to establish a registration office in Manga Sub County within two months to serve the local community.
“Government is committed to fully support community-led initiatives to foster secure environments to attract investors and ease business operations without fear of loss of life or property.
by Deborah Bochere & Philes Isaboke
