The government has assured residents of Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates in Ruiru, Kiambu County, of their security following concerns over a land ownership dispute, intimidation and threats of forced eviction.
The meeting focused on residents’ land-related security concerns, with Murkomen directing police to take action against illegal occupants and warning that individuals misusing firearms would face legal consequences.
In a statement shared after the meeting, the CS said the National Police Service had a responsibility to protect lives and property across the country.
“It is the duty of the National Police Service to protect life and property and to ensure that no part of our country falls to lawlessness,” he stated.
Murkomen said police had received firm instructions to ensure that illegal occupants in the area were removed.
“The police are under firm instructions to ensure that all illegal occupants in the area are removed forthwith,” he said.
The Interior CS announced plans to increase the number of police officers in Ruiru, including deploying more personnel to patrol Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates.
He also said Ruiru Police Station would be equipped with a vehicle to strengthen security operations and improve response to incidents in the constituency.
Murkomen warned that firearm holders would face action if found using their weapons unlawfully, regardless of whether they possessed licences.
“Anybody found misusing firearms, even if licensed, will have them withdrawn, as per the law, and charged,” he stated.
He further warned police officers against neglecting their responsibilities in handling the dispute, saying those found to have failed in their duties would face disciplinary action.
“Further, any police officer who will be found to have abdicated their duty in the dispute will be disciplined,” he added.
In a separate statement, the Kenya Police Service said the meeting addressed concerns over land ownership, intimidation, harassment and threats of forced eviction at Two Rivers Crescent Estate.
The police said the government had assured residents that their grievances would be addressed and appropriate action taken to protect their safety, property and legal rights.
Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat urged residents to remain calm and maintain peace, noting that security was a shared responsibility.
His counterpart in the Administration Police Service, Gilbert Masengeli, assured residents of their safety, while Directorate of Criminal Investigations Director Mohammed Amin pledged thorough investigations into the concerns raised.
Murkomen was accompanied by Ruiru MP Simon Kingara, Lagat, Masengeli, Amin, Principal Administrative Secretary Beverly Opwora and Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha, among other senior government officials.
The latest intervention brings renewed government attention to the dispute involving residents of Two Rivers Crescent and competing claims over land ownership in the area.
Residents have raised concerns over their security and the possibility of losing access to their properties amid the dispute.
Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa had previously sought Senate intervention over the security of residents and the status of the disputed parcels.
The government’s latest assurance, coupled with plans to increase police deployments and investigate complaints, places the focus on how security agencies will handle the dispute and protect residents as the matter progresses.
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