Interior PS Omollo meets Regional Commissioners ahead of NaneNane protests
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PS Omollo convenes a meeting with Regional Commissioners to discuss the security situation ahead of the NaneNane protests
PS Omollo convenes a meeting with Regional Commissioners to discuss the security situation ahead of the NaneNane protests.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Monday, August 5 held a meeting with Regional Commissioners to discuss the security situation in their areas.
In a statement after the Meeting, the Ministry of Interior noted that National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) must adopt proactive measures to manage protests.
During the meeting, PS Omollo and the Regional Commissioners also reviewed coordination roles to enhance dialogue that resonates with the grievances of Kenyans.
“In light of the recent public unrest, it is evident that National Government Administrative Officers must adopt a more proactive and visible approach in managing such situations.
“PS Raymond Omollo convened a meeting with Regional Commissioners to discuss the law and public order situation across their respective regions and also reviewed their coordination role to better foster genuine dialogue that resonates with the public’s grievances,” the Ministry of Interior.
The meeting further discussed training of NGAOs for improved service delivery to the people, maintaining law and order, and evaluation of government development projects.
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This comes following weeks of anti-government protests that have been witnessed across major towns in the country and ahead of NaneNane protests.
The demos in some towns turned chaotic with properties being destroyed and some protestors being shot by the police.
The protests were initially called to push Members of Parliament to reject the contagious Finance Bill 2024 but escalated to calls for better governance.
According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), 50 people have been killed and 413 others injured since the beginning of anti-government protests on June 18.
The anti-government protests are expected to resume on Thursday, August 8, 2024, dubbed the nanenane march.
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