Kiambu: The government has announced a comprehensive 100-day Rapid Results Initiative to combat drug and substance abuse in Kiambu County during the 29th Jukwaa La Usalama town hall meeting held at Kiambu National Polytechnic. The security forum brought together top government officials, security agencies, and community leaders to address pressing security challenges and service delivery concerns affecting one of Kenya’s key economic counties.
According to Kenya News Agency, the security forum announced stringent measures against businesspeople with legitimate licenses who are manufacturing adulterated alcohol in satellite factories, warning that such licenses will be withdrawn and officers found colluding with them will face legal action. Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen emphasized the urgency of the anti-drug campaign. He stated that while the fight against second-generation alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs has registered some success, the government is taking extra measures under the Rapid Results Initiative to crack down on this menace over the next 100 days.
Murkomen added that police training will be conducted at local levels, with capacity building programs including human rights and financial education starting this financial year. Student leaders were urged to attend subcounty security meetings to enhance security in colleges and universities. The forum addressed concerns about rising criminal gangs in the county, particularly those that emerged during the June 25 and July 7, 2025 protests when private businesses were looted and public institutions torched.
Security enhancement measures announced include strengthening Nyumba Kumi and community policing initiatives, deporting foreigners involved in criminal activities, and integrating stakeholders like student leaders, university deans, boda boda operators, and religious leaders into subcounty security teams. Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa for Kiambu raised concerns about infrastructure challenges facing security agencies, specifically highlighting mobility issues at police stations in Ruiru, Ndeiya, and Githunguri areas.
He emphasized the need to improve mobility for police stations that don’t have adequate transport, particularly in Ruiru, Ndeiya, and Githunguri areas, to enhance their response capabilities. Lawrence Mungai, a certified recovery coach for National Anti-corruption Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA) from Kiambaa Sub County, called for increased government investment in rehabilitation facilities to assist families who cannot afford private treatment centers. He highlighted the necessity for the government to build more rehabilitation centers to help families who cannot afford private treatment.
The forum represents part of a five-day Central Region Jukwaa La Usalama tour, emphasizing the government’s commitment to addressing security challenges through multi-stakeholder engagement and comprehensive policy interventions.
