Murkomen Declares War on Drug Abuse Among Youth at Eldoret Security Forum
Murkomen urged the county security committee to partner with NACADA in identifying and destroying illicit grow-ops and unlicensed brews.
Interior Security Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
By Mercy Chelangat
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen today declared war on drug abuse among youth at the 18th Jukwaa La Usalama forum held at the Uasin Gishu County Commissioner’s Office, warning that “hard drugs, including marijuana and in some situations even heroin have been found in this county,” and pledging to work with the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), security teams and sub‑county chiefs to get rid of all these drugs through coordinated raids, swift prosecutions and community engagement.
Murkomen urged the county security committee to partner with NACADA in identifying and destroying illicit grow-ops and unlicensed brews.
“There are businessmen and women…selling second‑generation alcohol and transporting it from neighboring counties but also locally manufactured,” he said.
He ordered that those actors must be charged under national drug laws.
To protect officers on the front lines, Murkomen issued a clear warning: “No police officer will be transferred under our watch,” and promised that anyone who harasses or intimidates officers carrying out lawful anti‑drug operations will face charges.
Murkomen also highlighted other pressing security issues affecting Eldoret, including rising cases of fraud, particularly land scams and mobile money swindles. He urged residents to avoid shortcuts in transactions and consult legal professionals when necessary to avoid falling victim. The CS stressed that the government will act firmly on those illegally occupying land or forging documents, and directed the police to deal decisively with such crimes.
As he wrapped up his remarks, Murkomen encouraged youth to register for national IDs, noting that improved live-capture systems in sub-counties will ensure ID cards are issued within seven days. “Many young people above 18 still don’t have IDs,” he said. “We want them to access government services and be ready to participate in making decisions in the next elections.”
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