President Uhuru Kenyatta lauds disciplined forces’ service to the country

Nairobi, Kenya: President Uhuru
Kenyatta Sunday expressed his
gratitude to men and women in the
disciplined forces for the service they
render to the country.
The president said his government will
do everything possible to improve
their welfare, and ensure they
discharge their duties accordingly.
“It is the intention of my government
to increase your budget allocation
annually to ensure you perform your
duties well,” said Uhuru.
Uhuru was speaking during a joint
prayer service for the disciplined
forces which was held at the Holy
family Basilica, Nairobi. The officers
were praying for their work, families
and for those who have died in the line
of duty.
The service was attended by officers
from the Kenya Police, Kenya Prisons,
Administration police, Kenya Wildlife
Service, Kenya Forest Service and the
National Youth Service.
It was presided over by the Bishop of
Meru Catholic Diocese, Rt Rev Salesius
Mugambi.
President Uhuru reiterated the call for
Kenyans to take the security obligation
by ensuring that they are not living
with the enemy.
“The people who cost our security are
not far, they live within us. Security is
the obligation of every single citizen,”
said Uhuru.
Deputy President William Ruto also
congratulated the disciplined forces,
saying it can never be taked for
granted that they haveput their lives
in danger to protect the country.
Kenya has for a long time now
grappled with rampant cases of
insecurity ranging from abductions,
terror attacks and inter-clan clashes.
The recent attack was at the Westgate
shopping mall which left the country
and the world looking for answers as
to whether the security systems are
well equipment to protect the citizens.
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