President William Ruto has directed the new Inspector General of police Japhet Koome to decisively deal with cases of insecurity such as muggings and banditry.
Ruto says the police service is well-resourced and independent to execute its mandate.
“Muggings, cattle rustling or other cases of insecurity must stop,” he said.
The President was speaking at State House, Nairobi, when he met the new Inspector General of Police who took oath of office on Friday, November 11.
The IG warned those advancing criminal activities against innocent people noting that stern action will be taken against perpetrators.
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Cases of muggings and robbery have been on the rise in the recent weeks with Nairobi recording the highest numbers
On banditry and cattle rustling activities that have rocked the northern part of Kenya in the past few months, the IG reiterated his desire to have these illegal activities classified as terrorist acts.
Koome wants to transform the police service and offer protection for all Kenyans irrespective of region, tribe, or political affiliation.
He says he will stop extra-judicial killings which he said will not happen under his watch as he will ensure that human rights will be respected.
The new police boss has served in the police service for the past 31 years, having been enlisted in the then Kenya Police Force in 1991 as a Police Constable.
