NAIROBI, Kenya – Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has convened a high-level security meeting at the Defence Headquarters, with her Interior and National Administration counterpart, Kipchumba Murkomen, in attendance.
The meeting, held on Monday, aimed to assess the progress of Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), a multi-agency initiative combating insecurity in the North Rift region.
Taking to her X account, CS Tuya highlighted the critical discussions undertaken during the meeting.
“Hosted my Interior and National Administration Cabinet colleague Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen at Defence Headquarters for a security meeting to discuss and evaluate the progress of the multi-agency Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) in the North Rift,” she posted.
Key among the agenda was the collaboration between the Ministries of Defence and Interior on pivotal infrastructure projects.
Leading the list is the National Police Service Hospital (NPSH) in Mbagathi, Nairobi, whose operationalization is being spearheaded by a Joint Ministry of Defence-National Police Service Technical Committee (JTC).
This ultra-modern facility is expected to revolutionize healthcare for security personnel.
The meeting drew the participation of top government officials, including Defence Principal Secretary Dr. Patrick Mariru, Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo, Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri, and Inspector General of Police Mr. Douglas Kanja.
These leaders reviewed security strategies and reinforced their commitment to enhancing peace and stability across the country.
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The gathering comes against a backdrop of escalating insecurity in various regions in the country.
In the North Rift, a chief was tragically killed in a bandit attack in Loruk, Baringo North, raising concerns over the safety of local administrators.
Additionally, a brutal assault by suspected Al Shabaab militants in Garissa County on Sunday left six people dead and four others injured.
The militants targeted a National Police Reservist Camp in Hagadera Sub-location, using assorted weapons to overrun the site.
The incidents underscore the urgency of initiatives like Operation Maliza Uhalifu and the broader government effort to strengthen security infrastructure.
