PRESS STATEMENT ON THE UPCOMING BY-ELECTIONS
In view of the current On-going campaigns for the upcoming By-elections scheduled for 17th October 2019 at Ganda Ward in Kilifi County and Kibra Constituency scheduled for 7th November, 2019, the National Police Service assures Kenyans
of our commitment to provide a safe, secure and peaceful environment for the by elections.
We have put in place adequate security measures and deployed special security teams, we call upon all citizens to uphold the rule of law and conduct themselves in a peaceful manner.
National Police Service is impartial and will discharge its mandate without fear or favor in strict adherence with the law. We are constantly monitoring the security situation and will respond swiftly as we have done in respect to the violent incident that happened at Ganda Ward in Malindi Constituency on 15th October 2019 and the incident of incitement at the DCC Grounds in Kibra Constituency on 14th October 2019 to prevent or address any emerging security issues.
We urge the candidates, Political parties, wananchi and all the stakeholders to be vigilant and continue playing their roles to ensure a safe, secure and peaceful environment during the By-Election period.
HILARY N. MUTYAMBAI, nsc (AU)
INSPECTOR GENERAL
NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE
16th October 2019