Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, today appeared before the National Assembly’s Committee on National Administration and Internal Security to respond to questions and outline ongoing reforms within his ministry.
The session, chaired by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, focused on matters ranging from administrative unit operations to national security and community policing efforts. CS Murkomen assured the committee that the Ministry is actively engaging the National Treasury to secure funding for the operationalization of remaining gazetted administrative units across the country.
“We appreciate the support of Members of Parliament who are collaborating with us through NG-CDF to develop infrastructure that will make these units functional. I encourage more partnerships to accelerate this process,” said CS Murkomen.
He revealed that the Ministry is currently reviewing the National Administration Policy with the aim of streamlining the scheme of service for National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs), focusing on their promotion, career progression, and remuneration. These efforts, he said, are intended to enhance officer welfare and boost service delivery to Kenyans.
To promote peace and conflict resolution at the grassroots level, Murkomen said the Ministry has developed a framework to foster stronger ties between law enforcement agencies and local communities. This, he noted, is critical to achieving lasting stability in regions prone to inter-community tensions.
The CS also gave an update on the National Police Reservists (NPR), saying the Ministry is working on a new policy to legally formalize their command structure and improve their welfare, particularly in remote and vulnerable areas.
“The National Police Reservists Policy will provide a legal framework to govern their operations and empower them to support national security efforts more effectively,” he added.
Addressing the growing concern of human trafficking, Murkomen described it as a national threat requiring a coordinated, multi-agency response. He announced plans to establish a special anti-human trafficking unit to bolster enforcement and protect citizens from illegal labour migration schemes.
“We are tightening regulations around labour migration and cracking down on individuals exploiting the hopes of our youth by luring them abroad under false pretenses,” he emphasized.
Murkomen was accompanied by Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo and other senior ministry officials during the session.
The Committee commended the Ministry’s proactive approach and pledged continued legislative support to help address challenges facing the country’s internal security and public administration systems.
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