Nairobi: Plans are underway to establish Regional Security Command Centres across major towns in the country to enhance surveillance and coordination, alongside the National Command Hub. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS), Kipchumba Murkomen, said that rapid response capabilities have also been strengthened through specialist units and improved disaster preparedness, with closer collaboration between National and County governments.

According to Kenya News Agency, Murkomen, while briefing the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the state of security in the country, highlighted that the nation is facing both persistent and emerging threats. These threats include banditry in parts of the North Rift, terrorism-related threats in the North Eastern and coastal regions, and organized criminal groups in urban centers.

Murkomen noted that these challenges are further exacerbated by politically motivated violence, illicit alcohol, drug abuse, and the proliferation of illegal firearms, which strain security resources and complicate enforcement efforts. In response, the Government has intensified security operations through increased police presence in affected areas, the deployment of specialist investigative units, and the expanded use of intelligence-led and technology-driven approaches.

The CS emphasized that community engagement remains a key pillar, as demonstrated by public feedback platforms such as Jukwaa kwa Usalama, which has greatly informed ongoing interventions. Multi-agency cooperation remains central to addressing complex threats like terrorism and organized crime.

Murkomen affirmed that the National Police Service is resolute in its mandate to protect life and property, maintain law and order, and safeguard the security of all Kenyans, residents, and visitors by continuously strengthening its capacity, enhancing coordination, and optimizing available resources to ensure effective policing.

Murkomen was accompanied by the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and the Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin. The engagement followed an invitation from the Committee to discuss incidents of insecurity in the country, as well as the measures being undertaken by the Government to address these challenges and enhance national security.