Hard truths.
Speaking in Kisii County on Friday, Murkomen directed police officers to hunt down criminals hiding in the boda boda sector and ensure that all operators are licensed in line with the law.
Speaking in Migori County on Thursday, the CS said that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had made significant progress in the matter.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said that although political thuggery and gang problems are not widespread, there is a growing motorcycle gang culture in the area.
The former Justice Minister questioned how forces from Jubaland could occupy parts of Mandera, terrorizing residents and forcing them from their homes for over a week without intervention.
The reforms, ranging from promotion of police officers to their transfer, will also ensure the officers do not stay at a particular rank and location for long.
The Interior Boss expressed concern over the increasing cult-related fatalities, describing them as a result of weakened communal responsibility and vigilance.
The Cabinet Secretary also cautioned politicians against politicising the issue, emphasizing that security matters are treated with the utmost care to safeguard national interests.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the officers had been wrongly punished despite their efforts to tackle the sale of illegal brews.
The CS lamented that miraa transporters have not honored a call to have a sit-down with security officials in order to find a way forward.
Murkomen revealed that at least five businessmen have been linked to the illicit trade, with one already in custody.
The Interior boss assured that once acquired, the vehicles would be deployed immediately to areas with the greatest need, ensuring quicker response times and better support for officers on the ground.
CS Murkomen announced that all 8,102 chiefs will undergo a three-week paralegal and security management course, with the first cohort of 1,000 already identified.