Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reported significant security improvements in the Rift Valley, crediting recent community and government engagements under the Jukwaa La Usalama initiative.
In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), at the close of the Rift Valley chapter of the programme, which also marked the 28th leg of the nationwide security and service delivery tour, Murkomen stated that the consultations had already spurred operational changes that have boosted the morale and effectiveness of security agencies and National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs).
He cited the Kerio Valley, previously a hotspot for banditry, as having recorded a notable reduction in violent incidents. He also revealed that a nationwide crackdown on second-generation alcohol and illicit drugs was actively underway.
Murkomen said the findings from the forums would be compiled into a policy document aimed at improving service delivery and addressing security concerns.
He stressed that the Jukwaa La Usalama engagements, which will continue in other regions, are a core part of the government’s bottom-up governance strategy, designed to ensure solutions are informed by the needs and voices of local communities.
Written By Rodney Mbua
