Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has pledged to create a people-centered, transparent, and efficient security environment through ongoing reforms.
Kindiki emphasized that these reforms will be participatory and open, aimed at helping the country achieve its socio-economic and cultural goals.
He asserted that stability and a secure environment are essential for attracting investors.
“I assure you, President William, that under your leadership and alongside my colleagues, we will deliver a security environment that is people-centered, participatory, transparent, and efficient, aligning with our constitutional objectives,” Kindiki stated.
“For the nation to achieve socio-economic development and progress, we need stability, security for investors, and a cohesive society. Your Excellency, we appreciate your sacrifices and leadership,” he added.
He made these remarks during the launch of the Strategic Framework for implementing reforms in the National Police Service (NPS), Kenya Prisons Service (KPS), and the National Youth Service (NYS), presided over by President William Ruto at the Kenya School of Government in Lower Kabete on Wednesday.
Kindiki acknowledged that while these reforms may be costly, especially given the current economic situation, initial efforts have begun, particularly in improving welfare and modernizing police equipment.
“We anticipate expanding these efforts to other services in the coming years. Although it’s a significant investment, it is worthwhile,” he stated.
He praised the whole-of-government approach to addressing the country’s challenges, emphasizing that it is essential for achieving these reforms.
“Security is a sensitive issue worldwide. Balancing various interests while ensuring security is complex. This coordinated approach is crucial for implementing reforms that are people-centered, constitutionally grounded, and reflective of national interests,” Kindiki noted.
The event was attended by Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management CS Justin Muturi, Acting Inspector-General Gilbert Masengeli, Deputy Inspector-General (Kenya Police) Eliud Lagat, Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, Kenya Prisons Service Commissioner General Patrick Aranduh, and National Youth Service Commandant General James Tembur, along with various principal secretaries and senior government officials.
