A “Police Station” With No Officers? Here’s What Happened
Collins Leitich Chepkulei, the man at the center of a bizarre case involving an unauthorized police station in Kesses sub-county, has spoken out—insisting that the station was a community-driven project meant to address local security concerns, not a fraudulent scheme.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Leitich dismissed claims that he had impersonated law enforcement, saying the base was only five days old and hadn’t even been staffed.
“I have not impersonated anybody; neither have we put police in that thing. The painting is still raw,” he said.
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Why Set Up a Police Base? The Community’s Role
According to Leitich, rising insecurity in Cherus Centre pushed the local community to take matters into their own hands.
The nearest official police station is seven kilometers away, making rapid response nearly impossible.
“As a community, we’ve been calling for a police patrol base for the longest time,” he explained.
“We’re not blaming authorities because maybe there are no funds for that, so we decided—why not assemble funds ourselves?”
Leitich described himself as the project’s financier but emphasized that the initiative was a collective effort, with support from Nyumba Kumi leaders and local residents.
“I talked with Nyumba Kumi representatives before we started this,” he said. “I don’t want to mention names, but we had a meeting.”
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Did It Follow Procedure? Well… Not Exactly
While Leitich maintains that the project was well-intentioned, he admits it may not have followed the correct legal steps.
“There is always a procedure. Maybe the steps were not complete, but we had taken a few,” he acknowledged.
Despite the controversy, he remains hopeful that authorities will work with the community to legitimize the station rather than shut it down.
“If we have wronged the government, we can apologize,” he added. “Maybe we didn’t follow the procedure, but going forward, we shall be more procedural.”
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The Bigger Question: What Next?
Leitich’s case highlights a deeper issue—a gap in police presence that leaves communities feeling vulnerable.
Whether this unauthorized station gets legal approval or is dismantled, one thing is clear: residents of Cherus Centre won’t stop pushing for better security.
