Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed the immediate transfer of all police officers stationed at Keringet Police Station in Nakuru County as part of an intensified government campaign against drug and substance abuse.
Speaking during a public baraza in Keringet on July 25, 2026, Murkomen stated that officers who have been posted at the station for extended periods and are allegedly involved in alcohol abuse will be transferred, disciplined, and subjected to rehabilitation.
To strengthen enforcement, Murkomen announced the deployment of a special police unit tasked with targeting drug traffickers and illicit brewers in the area. Additionally, 20 new police officers will be assigned to the station to bolster operations.
"All police officers who have been here for a long time and have been drinking will be taken to rehabilitation and disciplined. 20 new police officers will be deployed here," Murkomen said. He added that a new police vehicle would be delivered within two weeks to improve mobility and response capability.
Murkomen further warned individuals involved in the drug trade that the government would intensify enforcement efforts, pursuing those engaged in illegal activities relentlessly. He also cautioned police officers and National Government Administration Officers against collusion with criminals, emphasizing that any found aiding illicit operations would face strict disciplinary measures.
The CS also addressed ongoing land disputes in Keringet, assuring residents that the government is working toward a lasting resolution to the problem of land invasions and grabbing.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, present at the event, confirmed that Rift Valley Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi will lead the anti-drug operations in the region until drugs are eradicated. Kanja also noted that nationwide efforts to dismantle criminal gangs would be intensified to restore law and order.
