Murkomen Reiterates Kenya’s Pledge to Safeguard Civil Liberties
His comments followed the signing of a training Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kenya and UNITA in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at reinforcing institutional capacity.
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen in a meeting.Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth Sang
The government has once again affirmed its dedication to protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens as enshrined in law.
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the statement during talks with the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, Kajsa Ollongren. Their discussions centred on deepening cooperation in the areas of human rights and democratic governance.
Murkomen emphasised that Kenya remains steadfast in defending the rights of all citizens and strengthening democratic principles anchored on an independent judiciary, effective oversight bodies and an active civil society.
The meeting also explored ways to enhance strategic partnership in critical sectors such as security and the ongoing reforms and modernization of the National Police Service (NPS). The Cabinet Secretary outlined progress in security sector reforms and commended the European Union for its support in capacity-building programmes and the digitisation of the criminal justice system.
His comments followed the signing of a training Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kenya and UNITA in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at reinforcing institutional capacity.
Ollongren congratulated Kenya on its recent election to the United Nations Human Rights Council, noting that the role would strengthen the country’s voice in advancing regional security and stability.
She was accompanied by EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger and other officials.
Among those present at the meeting were Principal Administrative Secretaries Beverly Opwora (National Administration) and Jacob Narengo (Internal Security), Secretary for National Administration Thomas Saka, Independent Policing Oversight Authority Commissioner Dr Annette Mbogoh, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Police Service.
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