Kenya’s On-Leave Police Officers Recalled For Holiday Deployment
The Ministry of Interior and National Security has issued critical guidelines to all security formations around the country as the December holiday season begins.
The government issued a directive on Wednesday, December 4, directing all security officers on leave to return to work immediately so that they can provide enhanced security to the nation.
According to Interior Principal Secretary (PS) Raymond Omollo, a total of 10,317 officers have already been deployed and will patrol the streets to ensure public safety.
“I hereby direct that all Multi-Agency Command Centres be manned 24 hours seven days a week,” Omolo directed.
“This means that all Police Officers who are currently on Leave are hereby directed to resume duty with immediate effect and not later than December 5, 2024.”
FESTIVE SEASON SECURITY PREPAREDNESS
— Ministry of Interior | Kenya (@InteriorKE) December 4, 2024
To ensure the safety of all citizens and visitors this festive season, Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo @ray_omollo has announced that a robust, multi-agency security plan is now in effect with security enhanced at our airports, border… pic.twitter.com/NBFZ2pv2O6
The PS also said that officers from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will be placed at the National Multi-Agency Command Centre (NMACC) at Lang’ata Barracks to support regional security teams prevent security threats.
The KDF officers have also been asked to provide additional support to law enforcement units by providing air support surveillance and logistics over the holiday season.
“Operational Coordination through the activation of the National Multi-Agency Command Centre (NMACC) at Lang’ata Barracks, supported by Regional (RMACCs) and County (CMACCs) centres to deter security threats and maintain public order,” the PS added.
“It will comprise officers from Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service, Kenya Wildlife Service, and Kenya Forestry Service.”
SECURITY HEIGHTENED AHEAD OF FESTIVE SEASON
— KBC Channel1 News (@KBCChannel1) December 4, 2024
PS Omollo: All police officers on leave recalled immediately
10,317 officers deployed to manage security
Multi-agency team to lead security operations#PrimeEdition@Doreenarange pic.twitter.com/jI6hNc53mC
At the same time, Omolo warned Kenyans to expect increased police presence on the streets, particularly officers from critical special units such as undercover and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) Unit.
The majority of the officers come from Kenya’s principal policing agencies, including the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Forestry Service, and Kenya Coast Guard Service.
“Kenyans should also expect to see more police presence and visibility, because we have deployed more specialized units including the all-female Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) Unit and undercover Officers, alongside the General Duty Police, to intensify patrols and heighten surveillance in the major towns, places of worship and critical infrastructural areas,” Omolo stated in the statement.
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All Border Control agencies have also been asked to provide security at all exit and entrance points, allowing people to move smoothly across borders.
Furthermore, the Ministry has guaranteed tourists of their safety by declaring that police personnel will patrol and secure all tourism hotspots and sites around the country.
“All Regional and County Security Committees in liaison with the National Police Service and Kenya Wildlife Service, to put in place measures to ensure the safety of local and international tourists visiting resort facilities at Coastal Sea Resorts and inland tourist attraction sites, National Parks and Game Reserves,” Omolo added.
“We urge all citizens to remain vigilant and to cooperate with law enforcement officers during the entire festive season to ensure safety for all Kenyans, and especially for the vulnerable communities including women, children, and persons with disability,” he added.1
Kenya’s On-Leave Police Officers Recalled For Holiday Deployment
