Security leaders call for reinstatement of reservists in Marsabit county
By KNA, November 14, 2022The return for Kenya Police Reservists (KPR) in Marsabit County seems imminent as grassroots security agents petition the government to reinstate the service saying it plays an important role in fighting banditry.
A security plan meeting held on Saturday at the County Commissioner’s office also called for the involvement of more women in the peace building process.
Chiefs drawn from Marsabit central sub-county pointed out that reservists play an important role in protecting communities and their property.
County Commissioner Paul Rotich directed the chiefs to accelerate the revival of Nyumba Kumi to ensure that there is smooth flow of information on security from members of the public.
In remarks read on his behalf by local ACC1 Richard Konga, the CC said the revival of the house clusters security model was mandatory and that the administrators should ensure that it was working. The meeting suggested that 20 reservists be recruited in every location.