Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has highlighted the critical need for ongoing investment in infrastructure to enhance the country’s security initiatives.
Speaking when he appeared before the Senate Plenary on Wednesday regarding questions on security and national administration, the CS urged Parliament to allocate adequate resources to enable the Ministry to construct security roads, improve police housing, and acquire modern communication systems vital for effective operations in remote and banditry-prone areas.
“Banditry will not be won through guns and arresting people but through the development of infrastructure such as roads and enhancing security equipment,” said CS Murkomen.
He further stated that the Government’s long-term goal is to ensure that every Kenyan, regardless of their location, experiences the same level of safety and access to services.
“Lasting peace comes when security and development move together. Our investment in infrastructure is not just about security – it is about restoring dignity and opportunity to communities that have long been isolated,” he said.
The CS assured that, with Parliament’s support, the Ministry will continue to modernize the security sector and invest in systems that ensure peace, stability, and national unity.
Murkomen also highlighted significant successes from the Jukwaa la Usalama engagements conducted in all 47 counties, noting that the forums have strengthened collaboration among security agencies, local administrators, and citizens, effectively addressing issues at the grassroots level.
He reported notable progress in the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) across Kerio Valley, Samburu, Laikipia, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, and parts of Meru, where peace has been restored, trading centres have reopened, and schools have resumed normal operations.
