Murkomen Leads 18th Jukwaa la Usalama Forum in Eldoret, Pledges Policy Reforms and Security Boosts
The forum commenced with a briefing from the county security team before moving to a town‑hall session at Gulab Lochab Academy Hall.
Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen led the 18th Jukwaa la Usalama public security engagement in Eldoret on July 23, accompanied by Immigration PS Dr. Belio Kipsang, DIG–APS Gilbert Masengeli and senior government officials. Photo/Kipchumba Murkomen.
By Robert Assad
Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen led the 18th Jukwaa la Usalama public security engagement in Eldoret on July 23, accompanied by Immigration PS Dr. Belio Kipsang, DIG–APS Gilbert Masengeli and senior government officials.
The forum commenced with a briefing from the county security team before moving to a town‑hall session at Gulab Lochab Academy Hall.
Murkomen, who launched the Jukwaa la Usalama initiative earlier this year to gather grassroots security feedback, noted that previous forums across the Coast, Eastern and Rift Valley regions—14 counties so far—have influenced national policy, including directives on police postings, community firearm licensing and sub‑county leadership restructuring .
He emphasized that these engagements have led to significant “policy shifts” and remain crucial for informing security and administrative reforms.
In Eldoret, Murkomen addressed urgent security concerns including property theft, illicit brew proliferation and traffic safety. He reiterated prior commitments to limit security personnel deployment in operational areas to three months and empower chiefs facing security threats to own licensed firearms .
He also welcomed input from local government administration (NG AOs), non‑governmental actors, community leaders and security officers, pledging to escalate available resources in response to complaints.
The session included an interactive Q&A, allowing residents and county leaders to voice grievances directly to the CS and his team. Murkomen encouraged continued collaboration, stating that “community‑state partnership is the backbone of lasting peace.”
Murkomen’s North Rift tour continues after Eldoret, with plans for similar engagements in Uasin Gishu and neighbouring counties this week.
The outcomes of these forums will be collated and presented to the National Security Council to shape upcoming strategy and budgetary allocations.
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