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The Sh2.2 trillion investment comes as Lamu continues to emerge from years of insecurity linked to attacks by Al-Shabaab militants, which affected communities, businesses and access to essential services, especially in areas bordering Boni Forest.
The Interior Cabinet Secretary said the government's response was affected by its failure to view the protests as an issue involving several parts of government and society.
Speaking in Baringo on Sunday, the CS said some children were being abused by people expected to protect them, including teachers, relatives, fathers and other trusted adults.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen gave the figures while responding to questions in the Senate on Monday, saying the government was combining enforcement with rehabilitation and socio-economic interventions to address youth involvement in crime.
The Interior CS said all units within the National Police Service operate under the established command structure headed by the Inspector General of Police.
Speaking during the 59th Administration Police Recruits Passing-Out Parade at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi on Friday, Murkomen said investment in police officers was critical because human resources remained the most important component of national security
The CS made the remarks during the 59th Administration Police Recruits Passing-Out Parade at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi on Friday, where he explained that the officers had completed nine months of training and were entering a service whose effectiveness depended on discipline, integrity and public trust
Speaking during the NCIC launch of the ‘Roadmap to a Peaceful General Election 2027’ campaign on Tuesday, Murkomen said county and regional security teams had advised the organisers to abandon the Homa Bay town rally as darkness fell and tensions rose.
Murkomen also criticised the United Opposition and the Linda Mwananchi faction, accusing them of lacking a clear programme for governing the country.
Matiang’i, who was accompanied by Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya, also turned his focus to the 2027 General Election, urging residents of the Mt. Kenya region to vote against Ruto.
According to Kioni, Kenyans should be able to attend political meetings, express their views and support their preferred leaders without facing intimidation or violence.
Abdullahi argued that the events in Homa Bay raised concerns about the effectiveness of the country’s current security leadership and called for decisive changes to prevent similar incidents during the election period