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Security Operations Launched Against Bandits in North Rift and Urban Gangs
The Kenya Kwanza administration launched the 'Maliza uhalifu' operation against banditry in the North Rift region to restore peace and security. According to Cabinet Secretary Murkomen, the sustained police operation has led to hardened criminals surrendering their firearms. Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo identified reopening schools and implementing strict punishments as key strategies to combat youth involvement in banditry. At the same time, a significant increase in criminal gang activity is escalating concern, with 300 people arrested in Nairobi. Three years into President William Ruto's administration, security remains a challenge, marked by a surge in urban gang violence, livestock theft, and murders.
EACC and IPOA to Oversee Upcoming Police Recruitment for Transparency
The Kenyan government has significantly increased its budget for police recruitment, doubling the initial allocation with plans for further expansion. To ensure transparency, Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has mandated that all recruitment processes be conducted during daylight hours for public oversight. Inspector General of Police Kanja vowed that the process will be entirely transparent, warning that corrupt individuals will face jail time. In support of these efforts, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) will oversee the recruitment drive to ensure fairness. The two bodies have intervened in the exercise following a dispute with the National Police Service Commission.
Officials Propose Regulating Boda Boda Sector via Saccos and Technology
KARA CEO Henry Ochieng has called for national regulation and improved security measures within Kenya's boda boda sector to address urgent security concerns. CS Murkomen stated that organizing boda boda riders into Saccos is crucial for curbing crime and fostering growth, acknowledging law enforcement alone cannot manage their numbers. Principal Secretary Omollo also advocated for leveraging technology to enhance surveillance and regulate boda boda access in sensitive zones. In a move to improve security collaboration, CS Murkomen announced that student leaders, deans, and boda boda officials will now participate in Sub-County security committee meetings.
Security Leaders Emphasize Public-Police Partnership as a Shared Responsibility
KARA CEO Henry Ochieng emphasized that ongoing, structured engagement between the police and communities is crucial for building trust and improving information sharing. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Boss Mohamed Amin also highlighted the critical role of public partnership and anonymous tips in effective policing. Inspector General of Police Kanja stated that security is a mutual responsibility shared between citizens and law enforcement, adding that communities are actively collaborating with police. CS Murkomen asserted that the relationship between police and citizens is fundamentally sound and that issues primarily arise from political chaos.
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