Inspector General Douglas Kanja has announced a raft of measures aimed at curbing increasing attacks on police stations and security personnel across the country.
In a statement, Kanja said authorities had noted a disturbing pattern of coordinated and escalating lawlessness, including attacks on police installations, officers and critical infrastructure in several counties.
“The National Police Service unequivocally condemns these criminal acts. They are not merely unlawful — they represent a grave and direct assault on national security, public safety and community stability. The urgency of a decisive response cannot be overstated,” he said.
Kanja emphasised that police stations are central to public safety and emergency response, warning that any attack on such facilities undermines the security of the communities they serve.
“Police stations are not just buildings; they are the bedrock of public safety and the first line of defence. Any assault on our officers or installations — regardless of perceived justification — is an attack on our collective freedom,” he added.
The police chief said the service, working closely with the public and other security agencies, had activated comprehensive and lawful strategies to address the threat. These include intensified operations to ensure perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice and to deter future incidents.
Kanja also cautioned political actors against the use of hired gangs to foment violence, noting that such actions contribute to insecurity and lawlessness.
At the same time, he pointed to progress made in crime reduction, stating that the country recorded a five per cent drop in the national crime rate in 2025 compared to 2024. He added that the police continue to intensify operations targeting terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime, banditry and illicit drug networks.
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