Murkomen inspects security installations in Kisumu port
By Kiprono Keileb, January 21, 2026Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has visited Kisumu County to review key security facilities along the Lake Victoria corridor.
In a statement shared on X on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Murkomen said the inspection focused on operations managed by the Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) and the Port of Kisumu, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-agency coordination and improve safety in the region.
CS Murkomen highlighted the importance of maintaining a robust security infrastructure to safeguard trade and local communities.
“We have arrived in Kisumu for an inspection of key security installations, including facilities operated by the Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) and the Port of Kisumu. This visit is part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen security, improve inter-agency coordination, and enhance safety along the Lake Victoria corridor,” Murkomen said.
During the visit, Murkomen reviewed operational readiness at the port, focusing on measures that prevent criminal activity and ensure the safety of cargo and passengers. He also engaged with officers to assess challenges affecting service delivery and ways to streamline inter-agency responses during emergencies.
The Cabinet Secretary acknowledged the strategic importance of Kisumu as a hub for trade and transport in western Kenya, noting that security at the port is vital for national economic growth.
“Strong security installations, coordinated operations, and responsive personnel are critical for ensuring that the Lake Victoria corridor remains safe and secure for all users,” Murkomen noted.
Coast Guard bases
The government set up two Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) bases in Homa Bay County in 2023 to maintain security in Lake Victoria. The bases will be used to protect fishermen from numerous harassments and arrests by the neighbouring country’s security officers.
Most Kenyan fishermen had earlier complained of harassment from neighbouring countries’ security officers when undertaking their fishing operations.