In the wake of the Kapenguria terrorist attack where a rogue police officer shot at his colleagues killing up to six and creating a hostage situation, so many questions have been asked regarding the responsibility of the IG Boinet, CS Nkaissery and the government at large.
I will not jump onto the bandwagon of those apportioning blame on the government and police leadership because this is as much a case of betrayal and chance.
For those calling for the resignation of Inspector General of police Joseph Boinet and INterior CS Joseph Nkaissery, I dare say they are missing the point.
What could have they done? Was there a way in which they could have smelled the terrorist among the forces?
And regarding the government, how can the president or his deputy know every motive of an individual in the forces?
We have witnessed and heard in countries such as France of terrorists opening fire in public places and killing dozens of citizens, so terrorism is a worldwide problem that cannot simply be pegged to a failure in a political system.
However one thing in Kenya and the police force can be changed. Corruption in the recruitment sector has hampered the whole process of employing diligent honest police officers.
Instead, it has become an avenue through which those who have money can buy their way to employment. And one thing that terrorists have is money and can easily get access to Kenya's security detail.
In addition to this, our officers should also be given good working conditions and good salaries that can sustain them since this can also be a window through which terrorists can poach our soldiers and turn them against us.
The government must act quickly to address these issues.
May God rest the souls of those gallant soldiers who perished in the line of duty in eternal peace. Photo: