Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered county commissioners to expedite the hiring of Chiefs and Sub-chiefs in newly established administrative locations, particularly in Samburu County, to combat escalating insecurity.

• The interviews for these positions must be completed by next week to allow for swift deployment of qualified candidates.
• Key figures involved include Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and the County Commissioner.
• This directive is part of a broader effort to address banditry and cattle rustling, with additional measures including the deployment of more Kenya Police Reserve officers and the return of the Special Operations Group.