Murkomen eyes 1,000 new vehicles for Interior Ministry by December 2026
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said the ministry is working to acquire 1,000 vehicles by December 2026 to address transport challenges affecting government operations across the country. Murkomen said the planned purchase would help improve mobility for government officials and strengthen service delivery, particularly in areas where officers cover long distances while carrying…
Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced plans to acquire 1,000 vehicles for the Interior Ministry by December 2026 to tackle transport issues that hinder government operations nationwide. During a Women Empowerment Programme in Oldonyiro, Isiolo County on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Murkomen emphasized that the initiative aims to enhance mobility for government officials and bolster service delivery, particularly in regions where officers undertake extensive travel while carrying out their duties.
During his speech, Murkomen stressed the need to secure funds and identify the optimal method for procuring the vehicles. He assured that if the necessary financial resources are obtained, the ministry would bring a vehicle to Oldonyiro to aid in local operations. The Interior CS's announcement comes amid ongoing struggles faced by government departments due to insufficient vehicles, particularly in remote areas where security and administrative personnel require transportation to deliver services to communities.
Residents in Oldonyiro had previously expressed their grievances concerning the scarcity of adequate vehicles to support government functions in the region. Murkomen highlighted that the shortage is not exclusive to Isiolo but is a nationwide problem, which prompted the ministry to seek a comprehensive solution through the planned procurement.
Additionally, Murkomen addressed other concerns raised by residents, such as security in conservancies and the deployment of National Police Reservists (NPRs). He indicated that the government would examine applications from trained conservancy personnel who wish to own firearms after the county security team assesses the security conditions in the area.
Furthermore, Murkomen proposed recruiting more NPR officers in the region if those already deployed demonstrate satisfactory performance. He also engaged Isiolo North MP Mohamed Samal through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to enhance security infrastructure in the area, promising to seek half of the funds required while the CDF would contribute the remaining half for the improvement of the Aldojiro Police Station.
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