Kenya
Kibaki calls for firm action on people inciting violence
President Kibaki has directed police to deal firmly with anybody found inciting the public to violence as the country prepares for the General Election.
The President told police to be on high alert and also ensure that individuals found engaging in criminal activities face the full force of the law irrespective of their status in society.
The President also impressed on the police force to work closely with the public in the fight against election related offences. He urged Kenyans to shun negative ethnicity and co-exist harmoniously with their neighbours.
He was speaking during the pass-out parade for 3,900 Administration Police recruits who have completed a 15-month training at the Administration Police Training College in Embakasi.
Saying Kenya was greater than any individual, the Head of State called on the security agencies to forestall inter-communal conflicts that may lead to violence.
He said the Government, with the support of the public, has the ability to tackle the numerous security challenges faced by the country both from within and outside.
Besides police welfare, the Head of State stated that a wide range of reform initiatives are being undertaken to transform the security organs into professional, accountable and well-resourced agencies that can deliver on their mandate.
He said key police legislations have been finalised and are being rolled out to provide a strong legal framework that will entrench professionalism, police accountability and strong community-police partnership in the country.
The President called for fast tracking of the remaining reform activities to ensure the objectives of the ongoing reforms are realised.
He particularly challenged Internal Security Ministry to operationalise all the relevant provisions of the Constitution and security sector-related legislations.
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