DP Gachagua
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now says Laikipia County’s development potential has been hurt by insecurity and the Kenya Kwanza administration will not allow it to continue.
Speaking on Sunday at Ng’arua Holy Family Catholic Parish after a church service and fundraiser in Laikipia West and at two security meetings, Gachagua said President Ruto has to keep the promise he made during campaigns in 2022 of ending insecurity in the county.
The Deputy President noted that there was no reason or difficulty for security officers failure to end attacks against the people there, recalling that he served in Ng’arua as a District Officer in 1998, at the height of ethnic animosity and attacks, but worked with the security agencies and the community, restoring sanity in the then troubled region.
“We told the people that if they elected Dr Ruto as President and Rigathi Gachagua as his Deputy, matters of insecurity would end. We intend to keep that promise. We know the formula; it is possible. There is no room for discussion. It will not be good for any officer who intends to come in between our plans. There is no transfer of lazy officers,” he said.
Gachagua also said the people of Laikipia must enjoy peace and security as long as there is a government in place.
at the same time, Gachagua directed the Laikipia County Commissioner Joseph Kanyiri, and the County Police Commander to flush out criminals harassing residents.
“We cannot allow the people to be harassed when you have weapons and other resources of the Government. People must sleep peacefully, not keeping vigil over insecurity. We have a responsible Government in place,” the Deputy President said.
On the other hand, the Deputy President said the National Government is committed to ending human-wildlife conflict to avoid loss of lives and livelihoods due to stray animals from the Laikipia Conservancy.
“I ask the MPs to review the laws to allow for the National Police Service to complement the Kenya Wildlife Service in containing the wildlife,” he said at the Ngarua Church.
The Deputy President also asked the security agencies to put more effort into eradicating illicit alcohol, drugs, and substance abuse in the County.
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