The Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged that the government will continue securing Lamu county against insecurity such as insurgencies of terrorism.
While reaffirming the government’s commitment in beefing up the security in Lamu, the Deputy President said the Kenya Kwanza Administration has brought together every security agency in the county to ensure that residents coexist peacefully and in harmony.
“Lamu County has for a long time been a battle ground for terrorists. They have had their time but now and moving forward, it will not be business as usual. They will get it rough because our security agencies are on their case.” DP Gachagua said.
Gachagua was speaking at Muungano Grounds in Mpeketoni, Lamu County, during the burial service of the late Raphael Munyua, the county’s deputy governor.
DP Gachagua emphasised the importance of peace in the resource rich county, adding that Lamu County can only flourish if only peace and tranquility exists.
“Security is paramount in this county. Lamu is an important county- rich in – resources including the blue economy. We are kindly asking for unity of communities living here. I want to encourage you to continue building cohesion for the purposes of communal unity.” The DP said.
While responding to the former Lamu County Woman representative Shakilla Mohammed who insisted on the removal of sniffer dogs at road blocks claiming that they are inconveniencing Muslims Gachagua said it was not possible for the roadblocks to be removed because the government would have compromised on security.
” I have heard the request of Ms. Shakilla Abdallah, but I want to inform you that it will not be possible to remove the sniffer dogs on our roads. Let’s give our officers time to ensure that there is safety. Those sniffer dogs are doing a good job to detect explosives. That is the only option we have for now.” The DP remarked.
Gachagua also commended security officers and National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), for proper coordination during operations and making sure that more attacks are repulsed. He assured them of continuous government support.
“I want to commend the NGAOs for the peace in the county. Since the last time our president had a meeting with local leaders and the administration of Lamu County, things have worked out in a positive manner. I want to ask you to continue with the good job you are all doing.” He added.
On the issue of decapitated infrastructure raised by elected leaders from the County, the deputy president promised the construction of several rural roads including the Mpeketoni – Mkunumbi road which has stalled for a long time.
“The national government will now embark on completing all stalled roads and schools in the county and in the country at large.” He said.
Gachagua was accompanied by Lamu Governor Issa Timmamy, his Mombasa counterpart Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir, PS investment promotion Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, Lamu Senator Joseph Githuku, his Murang’a counterparts Joe Nyutu & nominated Senator Shakila Abdalla, Host MP Stanley Muiruri, Host Woman Rep Monicah Marubu, Laikipia Deputy Governor Reuben Kamuri who is the chairman of the kenya deputy governors Forum, Deputy Governors Dr. Mwangangi (Machakos), Mahat Ali Loka (Tana River), Robert Komolle, (West Pokot), James Muchiri (Nairobi), Christine Kilalo (Taita Taveta), Chirema Kombo (Kwale), Francis Thoya (Mombasa) Caroline Karugu (Nyeri), Gabriel Lenengwesi (Samburu), Flora Chibule (Kilifi), Ayub Savula (Kakamega) MPs Captain ruweidha obo Mohammed (Lamu East), Onesmus Ngogoyo (Kajiado North), James Gakuya (Embakasi North), Sakimba Parashina (Kajiado South), Former Lamu Governor Fahim Yasin Twaha, Former Lamu West MP Julius Kariuki Ndegwa, former Laikipia Woman Rep Cate Waruguru among other leaders.
