This archive report was first published on 17 October 2019.
As the country prepares for the highly anticipated by-election in Kibra, Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has given residents a reassuring message.
On October 17, 2019, Mr Mutyambai sent a statement to media houses, in which he assured locals that the government would ensure a safe and peaceful environment during the period.
"We have put in place adequate security measures and deployed special security teams, we call upon all citizens to uphold the rule of law and conduct themselves in a peaceful manner," he said.
He emphasized that the officers would discharge their mandate without fear or favour in strict adherence to the law, and that they would be consistently monitoring the security situation and respond swiftly.
Mr Mutyambai's assurance comes just days after Kibera's Jubilee candidate McDonald Mariga's motorcade was attacked by unknown goons, leaving his supporters injured.
