KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H

It is the duty of the National Police Service to protect life and property and to ensure that no part of our country falls to lawlessness.

Today in Mukuyu, Ruiru, Kiambu County, I held a meeting with representatives of Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates to listen to their land-related security challenges.

The police are under firm instructions to ensure that all illegal occupants in the area are removed forthwith. Anybody found misusing firearms, even if licensed, will have them withdrawn, as per the law, and charged.

Further, any police officer who will be found to have abdicated their duty in the dispute will be disciplined.

To help boost security in the populous constituency, including by patrolling in the two estates, we are increasing the number of officers and equipping Ruiru Police Station with a vehicle.

I was accompanied by Ruiru MP Simon Kingara, Deputy Inspector General (KPS) Eliud Lagat, Deputy Inspector General (APS) Gilbert Masengeli, DCI Director Mohamed Amin, Principal Administrative Secretary Beverly Opwora, Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha, and other senior Government officials.

Arrived in Mukuyu, Ruiru, Kiambu County, for a security assessment and public engagement.

I am accompanied by Ruiru MP Simon Kingara, Deputy Inspector General (KPS) Eliud Lagat, Deputy Inspector General (APS) Gilbert Masengeli, DCI Director Mohamed Amin, Principal Administrative Secretary Beverly Opwora, Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha, and Lands Ministry officials.

Humanitarian assistance to refugees remains essential, particularly for vulnerable populations. These efforts must, however, be complemented by development investments that promote self-reliance and strengthen local economies.

Through the Government's Shirika Plan, we are promoting the socioeconomic inclusion of refugees and, at the same time, ensuring that the investments also benefit host communities.

This morning, at the 6th Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund – Learning and Strategy Conference in Nairobi, we reviewed the progress made in the implementation of the Shirika Plan.

We discussed strategies to promote economic growth and employment creation among refugees and host communities, paying great attention to the role of the private sector in spurring economic development in these areas.

The conference brought together national government officials, leaders from host communities, refugee representatives, and development partners.

Present were Dr. Belio Kipsang – Principal Secretary, Immigration and Citizen Services, Hon. Nathif Jama – Governor of Garissa County, Hon. Dr. Jeremiah Lomorukai – Governor of Turkana County, Dr. John Erus – Deputy Governor, Turkana County, Ms. Jumoke Jagun-Dokunmu – Chief Investment Officer & Head of Fragility, Africa, International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Ms. Robin Ellis – Deputy Representative, Kenya, UNHCR.

Refugee-hosting areas are not merely centres of humanitarian assistance, they have the potential to be vibrant markets and thriving municipalities.

Attending the 6th Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund - Learning and Strategy Conference in Nairobi.

As the Diwali Festival gets underway, I wish all our Hindu brothers and sisters in Kenya and across the world a happy season of celebration and reflection.

May the Festival of Lights bring happiness, prosperity and new beginnings to you and your loved ones.

Happy Diwali!