Boda Boda riders' representation sought in Murkomen's security discussions
In a bid to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, the Kenyan government is taking decisive action against criminal gangs and encouraging self-regulation within various sectors, including the boda boda industry.
Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kipchumba Murkomen, has been at the forefront of these initiatives. He recently participated in marking the International Identification Day, emphasising the importance of every citizen having a national identity card. Murkomen stated that some people are unable to exercise their rights due to a lack of ID cards.
To address this issue, the government is working diligently to ensure everyone is identified, including children with disabilities. The Permanent Secretary, Omollo, urged parents to ensure their children with disabilities are identified, and the PS emphasised that this should be done regardless of any disabilities the children might have.
In terms of security, the government is taking a firm stance against criminal gangs. Murkomen declared that no criminal gang will be entertained, and police have been directed to arrest any gang found with crude weapons or guns. The public is urged to cooperate with the police and help weed out criminals.
To foster a mutual understanding between security officers and civilians, Jukwaa la Usalama meetings are being held at grassroots levels. These meetings aim to bring together community members and security personnel to discuss ways to improve safety and security in their respective areas.
Boda boda riders are seen as playing an integral role in security at all administrative units. In an effort to involve them more actively, the government is encouraging the self-regulation of the boda boda sector to weed out criminals. The leadership of boda boda riders will be incorporated in security meetings in sub-counties, and Murkomen urged boda boda riders to attend these meetings.
Murkomen also encouraged county commissioners and sub-county administrators to participate in security talks in the sub-counties to reduce crime. He urged Kenyans to register for national identity cards and emphasised the importance of all parents ensuring their children are identified, regardless of disabilities.
Criminals are urged to reform and avoid being in conflict with the law. With the government's efforts to eliminate criminal gangs, it is clear that Kenya is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all its citizens.
