President Ruto Launches Jukwaa La Usalama Report to Boost Security
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 – President William Ruto on Tuesday launched the Jukwaa La Usalama Report at State House, Nairobi. The launch brought together chiefs and assistant chiefs from across the country. The report outlines a plan to boost Kenya’s security operations and improve service delivery at the grassroots.
Intelligence-Led Security Operations
The report calls for multi-agency, intelligence-led operations against bandits, militants, extremists, drug traffickers, and organized gangs. It directs security agencies to work closely with community policing structures. Local groups will now integrate into national security management systems to improve information flow and public participation.
Specialized Units and Police Reservists
The government will deploy specialized security units to high-risk areas. Officials will finalize the National Police Reservists (NPRs) policy to ensure accountable recruitment, training, and operational control. This policy will also enhance coordination with other security agencies.
Judicial Follow-Up and Criminal Networks
The strategy strengthens judicial follow-up on criminal cases and rapid response teams. Authorities will dismantle drug trafficking networks. The Ministry of Interior will also push the National Correctional Services Bill, draft a new correctional policy, and develop a policy on Small Arms and Light Weapons.
Addressing Marginalization Through Development
To reduce security risks in marginalized regions, the government will fast-track development projects. These include roads, water, health, and education infrastructure in historically neglected areas.
Community Engagement and Conflict Resolution
A key pillar of the report is community involvement. The government will operationalize the National Government Village Administration Policy. Village Elders will participate in governance, conflict mediation, peacebuilding, and security support.
The report also highlights socio-economic empowerment programs to prevent crime. Initiatives include drug abuse prevention and rehabilitation. Community reporting mechanisms will tackle land encroachment, illegal arms, defilement, and sexual and gender-based violence.
Counties will increase religious organization surveillance, expand youth empowerment, boost psychosocial support, and scale up counter-radicalization efforts. These steps aim to prevent extremist activities like the Shakahola tragedy.
Institutionalizing Jukwaa La Usalama
The Ministry has created a framework to institutionalize the initiative. Town hall–style forums will meet bi-annually at the grassroots and nationally every five years. These forums provide feedback on policy and service delivery.
Nationwide Consultations Under BETA
Between April and October 2025, the Ministry conducted Jukwaa La Usalama consultations across all 47 counties. Participants included NGAOs, security officers, county officials, youth, women’s groups, religious leaders, business associations, elected leaders, and civil society.
The forums reviewed criminal activity, drug abuse, banditry, sexual and gender-based violence, land disputes, and service delivery challenges. They also highlighted recurring threats like corruption, undocumented foreign nationals, and criminal gangs.
Participants recommended strengthening multi-agency security operations, enhancing community participation, improving cybersecurity, deepening small arms control, upgrading infrastructure, and decentralizing passport services.
A Call for Collaboration
The Ministry emphasized that Kenya’s security system has evolved since the 2010 Constitution introduced decentralized governance. Jukwaa La Usalama bridges gaps by creating spaces where citizens, leaders, and security officials jointly tackle threats and provide real-time feedback.
The Ministry called on all Kenyans to work together with security agencies. A safer, more cohesive, and prosperous nation depends on shared responsibility.
