Acting Police Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli provided an update on the nation’s security situation during the Mombasa ASK show on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Masengeli assured that normalcy had been restored across the country and affirmed that security agencies were fully committed to protecting life and property.
“I would like to assure Kenyans that the situation is calm, Kenya is secure and normalcy is on. In regards to our borders, all the security agencies deployed to those areas are doing their level best to ensure that the safety of Kenyans is secured,” Masengeli said.
Additionally, Masengeli noted a rise in the crime of pillion passengers on motorbikes snatching phones, indicating that security agencies were pursuing such elements.
“The security agencies in the coast region have arrested several and there are more efforts to ensure that crime is stopped,” Masengeli stated.
Masengeli on clearance certificates
Police also called on the residents of Mombasa to take advantage of the 24-hour processing of the certificate of good conduct at their stand at the show.
The show is scheduled to come to a close on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
“The National Police Service warmly welcomes you to our stand at the Mombasa International Show from September 4 – 8, 2024. This year’s event is packed with an exciting display of innovative strategies and technologies we employ in our daily operations. At the Show, we are processing the Police Clearance Certificates on site, 24-7,” police indicated in a statement.
The recent upgrades to the police systems have significantly improved turnaround times for processing certificates of good conduct, eliminating delays and backlogs that previously plagued the process. Previously, acquiring this crucial document took 14 days or more, causing many Kenyans to miss opportunities with strict deadlines.
Masengeli, who assumed leadership of the police in July after being appointed Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police, has overseen these improvements. His appointment followed the resignation of Japhet Koome, which came in the wake of violent protests that, according to human rights groups, resulted in at least 60 deaths, while government figures reported 41 fatalities.
