Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate transfer of all police officers stationed at Keringet Police Station in Kuresoi South, Nakuru County.
The directive forms part of a renewed government push to combat drug trafficking, substance abuse, and the illicit alcohol trade in the area.
Speaking during a public baraza in Keringet on Saturday, July 25, 2026, Murkomen said officers who had served at the station for prolonged periods would be redeployed to allow a fresh team to lead the crackdown.
He specifically targeted those linked to alcohol abuse “All police officers who have been here for a long time will be transferred.
Those found to have been involved in alcohol abuse will undergo rehabilitation and appropriate disciplinary action,” Murkomen said.
He announced that 20 new police officers would be deployed to Keringet to strengthen security operations and restore public confidence in law enforcement.
In addition, “We have agreed that a special team will be deployed here to decisively fight and eradicate drugs.”
The a special team of officers from Nairobi will be deployed for a three-week intensive operation targeting illicit alcohol (including chang’aa and sachet liquor) and drugs such as cannabis. Once the operation ends, another fresh team will replace them.
Murkomen further directed that Keringet Police Station receive an additional police vehicle within two weeks to improve mobility and emergency response.
The Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, who accompanied the CS, backed the measures. He said the anti-drug operation would be personally coordinated by Rift Valley Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi until the problem is eradicated.
The CS issued a stern warning to drug traffickers, distributors, and illicit brewers, declaring that the government would pursue them relentlessly.
He cautioned security officers and National Government Administration officials against colluding with criminals, stating that anyone found protecting or facilitating illegal activities would face disciplinary and legal action.
Residents had named several suspected local brewers during the meeting who were being protected by some of the officers in the area.
Murkomen also addressed criminal gangs involved in land invasions and illegal land grabbing, assuring residents that the government was working on lasting solutions to longstanding land disputes in the area.
He urged the public to cooperate with security agencies by reporting drug dealers and other criminal activities, emphasizing that success in the fight against drugs requires close collaboration between law enforcement and the community.
In company of the CS was the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, who confirmed that targeted operation would be led by Rift Valley Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi for sustainability.
“I have directed the Rift Valley Region Police Commander to lead the operation until we eradicate drugs here,” he said.
This was after residents of Keringet complaint of uncotrolled illicit brew, drug abuse.
The directives come as the government intensifies nationwide efforts against drug trafficking and abuse, which officials say continue to fuel crime, school dropouts, and insecurity in various parts of the country.
