KISII, Kenya — Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat on Thursday officially opened Igare Police Station in Kisii County, marking a boost to security infrastructure in the region.
The facility, which previously operated as a police post, was upgraded into a fully-fledged police station through funding from the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, DIG Lagat reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling illegal brews and drug abuse, which he said continue to undermine community safety and youth development.
“We shall not compromise on the fight against illegal brews and drug abuse,” Lagat said.
He also warned political and local actors against using young people as goons, urging leaders to instead channel youth energy into productive economic activities.
“When community policing is embraced, society becomes safer,” he added.
The Deputy Inspector General emphasised that collaboration between police officers, local administrators, and residents remains critical in addressing crime and improving public trust in law enforcement.
The event was attended by Bobasi Member of Parliament Innocent Obiri, NG-CDF Chairman Olago Aluoch, regional police commanders from Nyanza, national government administrative officers, and senior police officials.
Local leaders welcomed the upgrade, saying the new station will improve police response times and enhance crime prevention in Igare and surrounding areas.
The opening aligns with broader government efforts to strengthen security presence at the grassroots level and expand access to police services, particularly in rapidly growing rural and peri-urban areas.
The National Police Service has in recent years prioritised the upgrading of police posts into stations as part of reforms aimed at improving operational capacity, accountability and community engagement.
