Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua praised Interior CS Kithure Kindiki and the police for their ongoing efforts to curb crime in Kenya.

Speaking on Wednesday at a meeting with top security officials and other stakeholders at his Karen mansion, Gachagua stated that the CS’s collaboration with the police has lowered crime rates to acceptable levels.

He went on to declare that for the first time in years, the country enjoyed a quiet holiday season.

“As we appreciate our officers for the good job that they are doing, admittedly, crime has been controlled to what would be called acceptable levels. And I want to say that last Christmas, for the first time in many years, the people of Kenya had peace. And I want to congratulate the CS Interior and the National Police Service for a very good job they have done,” Gachagua said.

He remarked that their efforts had resulted in the containment of significant offenses.

The DP stated that their efforts can also be noticed in areas affected by banditry and other violent crimes.

“Robbery with violence has been controlled, carjacking has been controlled even in banditry-prone areas in the North Rift, there is sanity. The guns are silent and to a large extent we are almost 80% successful.”

The Deputy President, on the other hand, stated that the people in charge of safeguarding Kenya’s safety must work tirelessly to ensure that the remaining few cases are also controlled.

He insisted on bringing sanity to the country.

“I want to take this opportunity on behalf of the president to tell our officers well done. The remaining 20% must be pursued relentlessly until we bring sanity to our country.”

During Wednesday’s meeting, Kindiki also outlined 25 measures to combat illicit brew, drug, and substance misuse in the country.

According to Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, the use of illicit brews, drugs, and substance addiction, particularly among teenagers, young, and the elderly, is no longer merely a serious social concern, but also a threat to the country’s well-being and long-term viability.

The measures were implemented just a few days after over 20 individuals died in Kirinyaga County as a result of illicit alcohol drinking.