Murkomen launches field simulation training for 2,000 police recruits in Meru
By Faith Lagat, April 24, 2026Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, on Friday, April 24, 2026, commissioned a new training facility and launched field simulation training for the first cohort of 2,000 Administration Police recruits at the AP Field Training Camp in Lii, Mutuati Sub-County, Meru County.
The initiative is part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening policing capacity and improving preparedness for emerging security threats in different regions of the country, including areas affected by banditry.
Speaking during the event, Murkomen said modern policing requires practical skills and mental preparedness in addition to professional training.
“Beyond the professional aspects of the job, modern policing demands resilience, discipline, teamwork, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Field simulations training ensures our recruits are equipped with these important attributes, preparing them effectively for the real-world duties,” he said.
Murkomen said the simulation training is designed to expose recruits to real-life operational scenarios to enhance decision-making and coordination during field operations.
Security operations and recovery of weapons
Murkomen also received a briefing on ongoing multi-agency security operations targeting banditry in Laikipia, Isiolo, Samburu, and Meru counties. The operations were launched two months ago as part of efforts to curb insecurity in the region.
He reported that the operations have led to the recovery of 55 firearms, 382 rounds of ammunition, 770 head of cattle, 1,336 sheep and goats, 20 camels, and two donkeys.
The cabinet secretary said the government is implementing additional measures to consolidate the gains, including the construction of security roads in affected areas, increased community peace engagements, and the operationalisation of gazetted administrative units.
He said the interventions are aimed at strengthening state presence and improving response to security incidents in affected regions.
Infrastructure support and partnerships
Murkomen noted the role of collaboration between national and county governments in supporting security infrastructure. He said the Meru County Government donated land for the training camp, constructed access roads, and drilled a borehole to support operations at the facility.
“This partnership is critical in addressing insecurity in the area and enhancing service delivery,” he said.
Later in Baringo County, Murkomen commissioned the Kimoriot Division, installed a new Assistant County Commissioner, and reviewed security and service delivery progress. He was accompanied by senior security officials and local leaders during the visit.
He was accompanied by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General in charge of Administration Police Gilbert Masengeli, Baringo Senator Kiprono Chemitei, Principal Administrative Secretary Beverly Opwora, Meru County Commissioner Jacob Ouma, and other senior officials.
Local leaders present included Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma, Igembe North MP Julius Taitumu, and several Members of County Assembly.