‘Péople crossing flooded rivers to be arrested, charged with attempted suicidé, murder’ – Kindiki
Persons found crossing flooded rivers and water bodies will be arrested and charged with attempted suicide or murder, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has directed. In a statement on Monday, April 29, 2024, Kindiki lamented that there were increased reports of continued risky behaviour by motorists and pedestrians leading to loss of lives. “The Government […]
Kenya Coast Guard Service roped in rescue efforts as floods wreak hav0c
The Kenya Coast Guard Service has been directed to join in the rescue efforts alongside other emergency response agencies as heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in parts of the country. In a statement, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said the Kenya Coast Guard Service has been instructed to escalate its response operations to further […]
Gov’t issues flood alert as Seven-Forks dams fill up
The government has warned of possible floods in the country even as the Seven-Forks hydroelectric power dams fill up. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced that Masinga Dam, which is the largest, was already spilling. “The government hereby notifies members of the public that the weather forecast for the ongoing long rains presents the potential […]
Gov’t to build memorial at Chakama Ranch where Shakahola massacre happened
The government has announced plans to build a memorial at Chakama Ranch where the Shakahola massacre happened. In a statement, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said the memorial will serve as a reminder of what happened in perpetuity. Kindiki issued the statement in Kilifi Town after holding the State of the County Security Appraisal Forum […]
Gov’t to establish rehabilitation centres for drug addicts in all counties
The government has announced plans to establish treatment and rehabilitation centres in all 47 counties to help drug and alcohol addicts. In a statement on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said the facilities would be funded by the national government in partnership with county governments. Kindiki announced the move after inspecting […]
Gov’t shuts down 18,650 liquor joints, 14 distilleries
The government has shut down 18,650 liquor stores operating illegally, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has revealed. Also shut down are 14 distilleries operating illegally, with their equipment destroyed to avert further brewery of illicit alcohol. Among the liquor joints shut down are 6,500 operating in unauthorised areas and 12,250 operating without licences. “We have […]
Over 14,000 alcohol-selling premises, 12 distilleries shut by gov’t
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has announced that the government has shut down 14,300 alcohol-selling premises across the country and 12 distilleries. Among the 14,300 premises are 4,800 alcoholic outlets operating within the prohibited proximity to basic learning institutions and over 9,500 unlicensed alcoholic drinks-selling premises. The distilleries, which Kindiki says have been producing toxic […]