Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen toured six coastal counties last week. He held town halls called Jukwaa la Usalama with local officials, security teams, business owners, youth groups, and civil society representatives. These meetings across Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, and Taita Taveta aimed to gather public input on security issues. Murkomen promised the feedback would shape future policies. He encouraged everyone to speak freely about their concerns.
Eight major problems emerged during these discussions. Juvenile gangs terrorize the Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi communities. Land disputes cause tension throughout the region. Many residents feel left out of national development plans. Border conflicts between communities continue to worsen. Climate change has intensified resource competition among groups. Gender violence remains widespread but underreported. Security officers lack proper equipment and motivation. The CS made several bold policy announcements in response.
Murkomen pledged to address these issues with specific actions. He promised funds for a new County Commissioner office in Tana River next fiscal year. His ministry plans to lease 5,000 vehicles and hire 10,000 additional officers. The CS ordered crackdowns on gender violence. He committed to working with other ministries on land resolution. The security forum moves to Eastern Region counties next.
Eight major problems emerged during these discussions. Juvenile gangs terrorize the Mombasa, Kwale, and Kilifi communities. Land disputes cause tension throughout the region. Many residents feel left out of national development plans. Border conflicts between communities continue to worsen. Climate change has intensified resource competition among groups. Gender violence remains widespread but underreported. Security officers lack proper equipment and motivation. The CS made several bold policy announcements in response.
Murkomen pledged to address these issues with specific actions. He promised funds for a new County Commissioner office in Tana River next fiscal year. His ministry plans to lease 5,000 vehicles and hire 10,000 additional officers. The CS ordered crackdowns on gender violence. He committed to working with other ministries on land resolution. The security forum moves to Eastern Region counties next.
