Murkomen rules out restrictions on Africans legally working in Kenya

Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed concerns about placing limits on Africans legally residing and working in Kenya. During a recent thanksgiving event in Uganda, he emphasized the importance of free movement within the East African Community. Murkomen stated that Kenyans and Ugandans should be able to cross borders to pursue legitimate job opportunities in each other's countries.

He further assured Kenyans in Uganda that the government is making it simpler for them to access essential services, such as obtaining passports and identity cards at the Kenyan embassy in Kampala. Additionally, Murkomen highlighted the removal of stringent extra-vetting requirements for Kenyans in border regions, which will facilitate their application for identity cards and access to government services without facing unnecessary hurdles.

In terms of security, the cabinet secretary praised the collaborative efforts between Kenya and Uganda, which have contributed to enhanced stability in regions previously plagued by banditry. Both countries are actively working together to address cross-border criminal activities, ensuring that offenders cannot exploit the border to evade justice.

Murkomen also expressed anticipation for the completion of the Suam One Stop Border Post, which is expected to further facilitate movement and cooperation between Kenyan and Ugandan communities along the border as the two nations continue to deepen their regional integration.