The Government is reforming the National Police Service to enhance its ability to protect lives and property.
President William Ruto said the government is pursuing raft of reforms to build the capacity of the service.
“We shall sustain the momentum we have started this process with and ensure we complete the turn-around of the National Police Service for the benefit of all Kenyans,” he said.
He cited the establishment of a police reform taskforce, an insurance cover for officers and the transfer of full financial autonomy for the police as the key initiatives that have already been implemented.
President Ruto made the remarks on Thursday during the official opening of the Border Police Hospital, a 130-bed Level 4 facility at Kanyonyoo in Kitui County.
He said the hospital will offer specialised medical services, including critical care, to police officers, their families and members of the public.
“This project demonstrates that we are willing to take measures to rehabilitate those affected by post-traumatic stress disorder as well as on duty trauma,” he added.
The President was accompanied by Cabinet Secretaries Kithure Kindiki (Interior), Peninah Malonza (Tourism), National Police Inspector General Japhet Koome, and Governors Julius Malombe (Kitui) and Patrick Ole Ntutu (Narok).
Prof Kindiki said the Government will continue enhancing the capacity of specialized units to manage complex and emerging security challenges.
Mr Koome lauded the Government for establishing a comprehensive insurance cover, noting that the move has boosted the morale officers.
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Water Provision and Security Key to Progress of Arid and Semi-arid Areas-President Ruto
Arid and semi-arid lands will benefit from government investments in water and action against banditry, President William Ruto has said.
He said water harvesting, the revival of the leather industry and mitigation of the effects of climate change will transform the region.
Speaking to Maa community leaders from Kajiado, Narok, Samburu, Laikipia and Marsabit at State House Nairobi, Thursday, the President said plans are at an advanced stage to build 100 mega and 1,000 small dams for irrigation, livestock and domestic use.
“To coordinate this effectively, the Ministry of Water is holding meetings with each county to identify their priorities,” he said.
The President said the leather industry has many opportunities for livestock keepers.
On insecurity, banditry and cattle rustling in northern Kenya, the President was categorical that the menace must come to end.
“Banditry must end. It is denying children the chance to go to school and holding back the region and the people.”
The meeting was attended by Deputy President @Hon. Rigathi Gachagua, Governors Joseph Ole Lenku (Kajiado), Jonathan Lati Leleliit (Samburu) and Narok’s Patrick Ole Ntutu and several MPs.
President Ruto Vows to Take Nairobi Back to It’s ‘Glorious Days’
President William Samoei Ruto has committed to take Nairobi back to its glorious days.
He said the city must recapture its cleanliness, made safe and healthy for everyone.
“The unhealthy environmental situation must be corrected to restore Nairobi to its true identity,” he said.
He was speaking on Wednesday in Korogocho, Nairobi County, during the launch of the Nairobi Rivers Commission.
He said the Government has resolved to not only reclaim Nairobi’s reputation as Africa’s green city but also live up to its ancestral identity as the river of cool and fresh water.
He exuded confidence that the Commission will bring in fresh and considerable effort to accelerate the restoration of Nairobi.
Leaders present were Deputy President Hon. Rigathi Gachagua, Second Lady Dorcas Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon Musalia W Mudavadi, Nairobi City Governor Sakaja Johnson, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, MPs, among others.
The President observed that Kenya will keep being governed by the rule of law.
Mr Gachagua said the Government was focussed on serving all Kenyans equally and fairly.
Mr Kilonzo said it is time the pollution of environment was termed an economic crime in the country.
The sustainable cleaning of Nairobi River, Governor Sakaja added, represents the current regime’s legacy.
Later, the President toured the Mama Margaret Kenyatta Hospital and pledged to support it to effectively serve area residents.
“Kenya is Open for Business”, President Ruto Declares as He Meets European Council
President William Ruto has told the international community that Kenya is ready for business.
He said the country is undergoing radical transformation that guarantees investors a return on their money.
Kenya, he added, offers a robust and conducive environment to trade and investment.
“We have a robust environment with an open, liberal and business-friendly regulatory regime,” he said.
This, he explained, is underpinned by a strong reputation for the rule of law.
“We are not a country of red tape and this makes us one of the easiest markets to set up, scale, and grow business.”
He was speaking on Tuesday in Nairobi during the Kenya – European Council Business Forum.
The President challenged the European Union to undertake a new push to conclude the Economic Partnership Agreements with the East African Community.
He said that the access to the EU — the world’s largest single market area — will expand Kenya’s export base.
“This will strengthen our country’s balance of trade and create employment opportunities to thousands of our jobless youth.”
Kenya to Intensify Partnership with FAO for More Food
Kenya has committed to intensify its partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to increase agricultural productivity.
President William Ruto said in the wake of worsening food security in the country, the renewed collaboration will help Kenya produce more food to feed everyone.
He said the move will sustainably eliminate hunger and tackle malnutrition in the country.
He was speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Monday when he held a meeting with FAO Director General Qu Dongyu.
Appreciating FAO’s support to Kenya during the current drought crisis, the President asked the Organisation to expand its technical and financial support for the government’s efforts to address the food security situation.
“We affirm Kenya’s commitment towards ensuring food security, gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls,” he said.
The Head of State appreciated the support by FAO to the Government in developing Kenya Migratory and Invasive Pest Management strategy (2022 – 2027).
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi were present.
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