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Government should provide jobs to fight insecurity

Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki

Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki (centre) addresses the media at the National Police College Embakasi on November 15, 2022, after holding a meeting with all the 47 county regional commanders. 


Photo credit: Francis Nderitu | Nation Media Group

Idle minds • To fight insecurity, the government “should ensure that many young people are gainfully employed”, says Raphael Obonyo. “Youth unemployment remains the biggest threat to the country. No doubt, law enforcement agencies must use judicial means to curb crime. However, the government should do more to boost security beyond the mere use of force.” His contact is [email protected].

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