Acting police Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli has issued an update on the security status of the nation.

Speaking during the Mombasa ASK show on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Masengeli indicated that normalcy had returned to the country and security agencies were doing everything in their capacity to safeguard life and property.

“I would like to assure Kenyans that the situation is calm, Kenya is secure and normalcy is on. In regards to our borders, all the security agencies deployed to those areas are doing their level best to ensure that the safety of Kenyans is secured,” Masengeli said.

Additionally, Masengeli noted a rise in the crime of pillion passengers on motorbikes snatching phones, indicating that security agencies were pursuing such elements.

“The security agencies in the coast region have arrested several and there are more efforts to ensure that crime is stopped,” Masengeli stated.

The Acting Inspector General of the National Police Service Mr Gilbert Masengeli has today visited the National Police Service Stand at the Mombasa International Show.

While interracting with the exhibitors, Mr Masengeli expressed his satisfaction with the level of preparedness… pic.twitter.com/xzgC3KTLqG

— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) September 4, 2024

Masengeli on clearance certificates

Police also called on the residents of Mombasa to take advantage of the 24-hour processing of the certificate of good conduct at their stand at the show.

The show is scheduled to come to a close on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

“The National Police Service warmly welcomes you to our stand at the Mombasa International Show from September 4 – 8, 2024. This year’s event is packed with an exciting display of innovative strategies and technologies we employ in our daily operations. At the Show, we are processing the Police Clearance Certificates on site, 24-7,” police indicated in a statement.

The faster turn-around times after the police upgraded their systems to clear delays and backlogs that had previously dogged the process of acquiring the crucial document.

Initially, the processing of the certificate of good conduct took 14 days or more, causing several Kenyans to miss out on opportunities demanding strict deadlines.

Masengeli took over the leadership of the police in July after he was appointed the Deputy Inspector General of Administration police.

This followed the resignation of Japhet Koome after the country was rocked by violent protests, which resulted in the deaths of at least 60 people according to human rights groups while the government figures indicate 41.

Masengeli became the acting IG following the nomination of Julius Kanja to take over the leadership of the police.