Kisumu Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga has lashed out at county commissioners for the insecurity menace in the country, saying that it is their duty to ensure security is enhanced and achieved in their counties.

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Odinga asked county commissioners to coordinate with the top security organs in the counties to ensure that the citizens’ lives are safeguarded.

“The 47 County Commissioners report directly to President Uhuru Kenyatta and they have a duty of ensuring that the national government manages the security sector well enough,” said Odinga.

“Acting on behalf of the national government at the county level, they should ensure that all the issues affecting the counties are well communicated to the presidency,” added Odinga.

Speaking to our reporter after the Jamhuri Day celebrations held at the Jommo Kenyatta Sports grounds in Kisumu, the Deputy Governor asked the County Commissioners to work closely with top county police chiefs to ensure that the local county territories are safeguarded.

She however maintained that the Council of Governors demands to be allowed to handle the security sector was ideal.

County Commissioners have been on the spot in recent days, following attacks in different parts of the country.