The Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says the Government has upscaled the search and rescue efforts at Shakahola, Kilifi County.
He note that additional security officers have been brought on board to boost the ongoing operation to save lives of persons who could be holed up in the bushes and thickets.
“Aerial surveillance has been incorporated to enhance the capacity of the multi-agency team in the search and rescue mission.” Said Kindiki.
He further remarked that the entire 50,000 acres, which is Chakama Ranch is gazetted as a disturbed area and a scene of crime.
‘Access to the area is limited because of legal, judicial, and ethical reasons. The Government has nothing to hide and will ensure justice for the victims of this tragedy.”
Kindiki has further take action against all station, Divisional, Sub-county and county heads and commanders of all agencies in the county.
“To facilitate comprehensive and conclusive investigations into the Shakahola tragedy, the Government has decided to immediately transfer all Station, Divisional, Sub-County, and County heads and commanders of all agencies in Kilifi County.” Said Kindiki.
He added “This includes the Kenya Police Service (KPS), Administration Police Service and National (APS) Government Administration (GA) officers to give confidence to the ongoing operation and assure the country that there will be accountability.”
