Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a wide range of leadership changes in the Ministry of Interior as part of a fresh effort to strengthen government operations and improve national security services across the country.
In a statement released on Saturday, July 26, Murkomen revealed the appointment of Jacob Namulen as the new Principal Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of Interior. He will serve alongside Bevery Opwora, who has also been given the same position.
Additionally, Thomas Saka has been named the new Secretary in the Internal Ministry, while Moses Kipkoech has taken up the role of Secretary for National Administration.
Further, Dickson Liyayi has been appointed as the Secretary responsible for policy formulation within the ministry. In a move aimed at boosting regional governance, Murkomen named Gilbert Kitiyo as the Regional Commissioner for Nairobi, while Joshua Nkanatha was picked to oversee Central Kenya as its new Regional Commissioner.
CS Murkomen explained that these reshuffles are part of a larger plan to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery within the National Government Administration framework. He noted that all the new appointments are effective immediately.
“The deployment has been reorganised and takes effect right away. I wish all the appointees success and strength as they begin their new assignments,” Murkomen stated.
The changes come at a critical time when the government is stepping up efforts to deal with growing insecurity in several parts of the country, particularly in the volatile North Rift region where banditry has become a major threat to peace and stability.
While addressing the media on Friday, July 25, during the Jukwa la Usalama event held in Elgeyo Marakwet, Murkomen introduced a new multi-faceted strategy to combat armed banditry and recover more than 6,000 illegal firearms currently believed to be in the hands of criminals in the region.
The Interior CS acknowledged the devastating impact of banditry, noting that it has led to numerous deaths and forced many residents to flee their homes. To address the crisis, he announced a government-backed amnesty program aimed at encouraging the surrender of illegal weapons.
Murkomen urged armed bandits to voluntarily hand over their firearms in return for government leniency. He emphasized that individuals who surrender their guns and have not been involved in any violent crimes will not face prosecution.
As an added incentive, the government is offering scholarships to tertiary institutions for those who cooperate.
“Don’t wait until the police come looking for you. Step forward on your own. If you haven’t committed any crime but are in possession of an illegal firearm, we won’t press charges against you. In fact, we will forgive you and help you get an education by taking you to college,” Murkomen said.
These bold new reforms signal the government’s renewed commitment to restoring order in the country’s most insecure regions while also providing alternative paths for youth previously caught up in crime.
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