Government to maintain law and order in Kericho ahead of Mashujaa celebrations

Sep 23, 2023 - 16:57

Kericho County Commissioner Mr. Gilbert Kitiyo addressing the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) in readiness for the national Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Kericho,

Saturday September 23, 2023

KNA by Dominic Cheres/Kibe Mburu

The National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) in Kericho have been urged to ensure law and order is maintained and that residents conduct themselves with a sense of decorum as the County receives many guests ahead of the national Mashujaa Day celebrations to be held at the Kericho Green Stadium.

While addressing the Deputy County Commissioners, Assistant County Commissioners, Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs from all the six Sub-Counties in Kericho, the County Commissioner Mr. Gilbert Kityo urged the Administration Officers to crackdown on illicit brews, and drug barons in their areas of jurisdiction.

The County Commissioner also implored on them to sensitize the communities around them on how the government’s commitment of ending new HIV infections by 2030, and adolescent pregnancies and sexual and gender-based violence by 2026, noting that it was important for residents to exercise restraint and good morals as people from all walks of life tour the County prior, during and after the Mashujaa celebrations.

“We already have many officers from different government departments in the County ahead of Mashujaa celebrations. In fact, there are 2,500 Kenya Defense Forces already in Kericho, and so area residents should be in proper behaviour and modesty. We want a peaceful environment,” said Kityo.

The county commissioner issued an update on the ongoing preparations for the Mashujaa Day celebrations urging Chiefs and their assistants to inform and welcome the residents to attend the national fete at Kericho Green Stadium on October 20th.

“The government is re-carpeting 21 kilometres of roads within Kericho town in readiness for the national holiday, so residents will have easy access to the Stadium on the material day,” he added.

He also confirmed that the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is expected to officially open the Health Expo that will kick off on 16th to 19th October at Kapkatet grounds in Bureti Sub-County.

This year's Mashujaa Day theme is Universal Healthcare.

Courtesy; KNA