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𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚'𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗-𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗟 In the past month, Murang'a County has taken a leading role in the fight against harmful illicit brews and dangerous second-generation alcohol by relentlessly pursuing manufacturers, suppliers, and traders. This has been achieved through a collaborative, intelligence-led approach involving the National Police Service and National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), supported by local community networks. The most affected areas include Kabati, Kenol, and Kangema. During the operations, more than 530 crates of suspected counterfeit second-generation alcoholic drinks were intercepted, 1,550 bottles of illicit beer, namely "Batian," were seized, and 140 litres of chang'aa were confiscated. Sixteen individuals are currently facing charges. The NPS thanks members of the public for their support and appeals for continued collaboration until this vice is eliminated. Reports on illicit brews, second-generation alcohol, or any suspicious activity should be made at the nearest police station or via the emergency services: toll-free numbers 999 or 911; the #FichuaKwaDCI hotline on 0800 722 203; or WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.

𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗢𝗥 The National Police Service, through the specialized Northern Corridor Transit Patrol Unit (NCTPU), held a series of road safety sensitization and stakeholder awareness meetings today, 6 October 2026, in Kericho, Mtito Andei, and Salgaa. The engagements brought together NCTPU officers, National Government Administrative Officers (NGAO), pedestrians, motorcyclists, and truck drivers. Discussions centered on safety along the corridor, with emphasis on the observance of traffic rules and road signs, swift incident reporting, and general road conduct, as well as proactive measures to enhance security along the corridor. Security and safety along the Northern Corridor is a shared responsibility. The NPS appeals to all motorists and road users to exercise maximum road discipline and care. The NPS further affirms its commitment to maintaining law and order and to strictly enforcing traffic rules on all roads in the country. We urge members of the public to report any incidents to the nearest police station or via our emergency toll-free lines: 999 or 911; the #FichuaKwaDCI hotline on 0800 722 203; or WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.

𝗖𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗚-𝗡𝗣𝗦 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗨, 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗨 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗟𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, accompanied by the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, and the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mr. Mohamed I. Amin, today, 7 October 2026, briefed the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the current security situation and multi-agency interventions in Samburu, Meru, and Isiolo counties. The briefing followed an invitation by the parliamentary committee to review ongoing government strategies aimed at combating localized insecurity, dismantling criminal networks, and guaranteeing public safety in banditry hotspots. Addressing the Committee, Hon. Murkomen underscored the critical joint efforts of the National Police Service (NPS) and other security agencies. He detailed pivotal interventions established to restore law and order, including sustained intelligence-led operations to aggressively track down perpetrators, disrupt organized cattle-rustling syndicates, and recover stolen livestock. CS Murkomen added that buffer points have been set up, including the newly established Lii and Magado training camps in Meru, specifically designed to deter cross-border banditry. In addition, specialized police units—including the General Service Unit (GSU), Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), Quick Response Unit (QRU), and Special Operations Group (SOG)—have been strategically stationed across the affected regions. He noted that sustained disarmament exercises, accelerated recruitment, and robust training of National Police Reservists (NPRs), who offer vital localized intelligence and tactical support to security operations, will go a long way toward maintaining law and order in the area. The Inspector General assured the Committee that security operations in the region would continue until the entire region is secure. He emphasized that the National Police Service is committed to enhancing security, not only in the North Rift, Upper Eastern, and parts of Northern Kenya, but in the entire country, through a multi-agency, intelligence-led, and community-supported approach. The Director of Criminal Investigations, Mr. Mohamed Amin, for his part, called for calm as the Directorate concludes ongoing investigations that will lead to the arrest of the key suspects behind these banditry networks. Also present at the meeting from the National Police Service were the APS Director of Operations, Mr. Jackson Kangani, SAIG; the KPS Director of Operations, Mr. Philip Opiyo, AIG; the Director of Corporate Communication and NPS Spokesperson, Mr. Muchiri Nyaga, AIG; and the Deputy Director of Legal Affairs, Mr. Charles Otiende, CP, among other senior officers.

𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜-𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟 A multi-agency team in Igembe Central, Meru County, has disrupted illicit brewing activities following an operation in Irindie Village that led to the arrest of one suspect and the recovery of 600 litres of an illicit brew known locally as "Muna" and 10 litres of chang'aa. The operation, conducted yesterday following a tip-off, targeted three homesteads suspected to be involved in the production of illicit brews. The successful operation underscores the impact of coordinated action and timely intelligence in identifying and disrupting illicit brewing activities. The National Police Service continues to conduct nationwide multi-agency operations targeting illicit brewing and related activities, with sustained enforcement efforts focused on combating illegal production, distribution and consumption. We commend members of the public for their support and appeal for continued collaboration until this vice is eliminated. Reports on illicit brews, second-generation alcohol or any suspicious activity should be made at the nearest police station or via the emergency services: toll-free numbers 999 or 911; the #FichuaKwaDCI hotline on 0800 722 203; or WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.

𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗙𝗬 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗪𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦 In line with our unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and preventing road traffic accidents countrywide, the National Police Service, through joint teams of Traffic Officers and the Northern Corridor Transit Patrol Unit (NCTPU), today, 8 October 2026, conducted intensive Road Safety Sensitization and Awareness Campaigns across various parts of the country. The targeted exercises form part of the ongoing nationwide road awareness framework by the NPS, and were conducted in several areas, including Migori, Kilifi, Nakuru, Taita-Taveta, Kiambu, and Bungoma counties. Today's proactive engagements brought together a diverse group of road users, including pedestrians, boda boda riders, truck drivers and members of the general public. The sensitization campaigns focused on adherence to traffic rules, safety of road use, guidelines on emergency response, the importance of safety gear for motorcyclists, and gathering valuable feedback from the public, among other relevant areas. The National Police Service reiterates its commitment to maintaining law and order geared towards achieving safer roads for all. We appeal to all road users to exercise maximum road discipline, remain vigilant and work closely with police officers across the country. We urge members of the public to report incidents, including reckless driving, to the nearest police station or via our emergency toll-free lines: 999 or 911; the #FichuaKwaDCI hotline on 0800 722 203; or WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.