‘They are irreversible and non-negotiable’ – Kindiki says after CS Kuria questioned gov’t measures to curb illicit brews
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says the measures announced by the government on eradication of illicit liquor and narcotic drugs are irreversible and non-negotiable. This comes moments after Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria questioned the viability of the measures, which he said could hurt legitimate businesses. Speaking to a local radio station on Monday, […]
CS Kindiki orders closure of bars, clubs within residential areas and schools
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered the closure of bars and clubs within residential areas and schools. Kindiki spoke on Wednesday when he announced the government’s stringent measures against the trade, consumption, and abuse of illicit alcohol, narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances, which he now says ranks as one of the five key national […]
Public servants in enforcement, compliance sector owning bars ordered to shut down or resign
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has ordered public servants in the enforcement and compliance departments operating bars to shut them down or leave public service. In a statement on Tuesday, Kindiki said the list will entail officers in the National Police Service (NPS), the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), the […]
Team formed to investigate perpetrators of violence in Kisii
The government has formed a team to investigate and bring to book perpetrators of violent incidents in Kisii County. In a statement after an early morning briefing with the County, Sub-County and Divisional security heads from the entire Kisii County, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki directed law enforcers to prioritise preventive measures in the county. “The […]
Kindiki promises to sack corrupt officials over passport printing debacle
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has promised to remove from service corrupt officials at the Department for Immigration and Citizen Services orchestrating the passport printing debacle. In a statement on Friday, February 23, 2024, Kindiki said those found culpable will consequently be held personally accountable by prosecution and surcharged. “Many years of low investment in […]
Gov’t to reward Kenyans who help in arrest of banditry suspects
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki has issued a warning to cattle rustlers and organized criminal organizations during his tour of Laikipia County. In a statement, Kindiki, who toured Laikipia County on Friday, December 29, emphasized the government’s commitment to dismantling cattle rustlers organisations and facilitating the recovery of stolen livestock. “At […]
‘Kindiki, Machogu have had no trips abroad’ – TIFA poll
Interior and Education Cabinet Secretaries Kithure Kindiki and Ezekiel Machogu have not taken any foreign trips according to the latest poll by TIFA. In the poll conducted between November 25 and December 7, 2023, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, along with CSs Salim Mvurya and Ababu Namwamba, were recorded as the most frequent travellers outside Kenya. […]