The five NASA principals, during the launch of Manifesto, June 27, 2017. [Photo: Courtesy]The National Super Alliance (Nasa) has pledged to ensure the National Security system is taken care of, for security purposes in and around the country.During its manifesto launch, Tuesday, the alliance, led by the five principals, Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetangula and Isaac Rutto pledged to work for Kenyans, when Nasa takes over after the August 8, polls.Below is a breakdown on what the alliance will do in terms of security, in the first 90-days, including withdrawing the KDF from the neigbouring Somalia.FIRST 90 DAYS1. Ensure the strict implementation of police reforms as envisaged in the new constitution2. Begin a phased pull-out of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) from Somalia beginning the first 90 days and secure the Kenya-Somalia border from the inside. The invasion of Somalia saw insecurity rise to unprecedented levels, costing over 1,000 lives.3. Assign one officer to every police station who is trained and equipped to handle police-youth relations in order to transform the relationship between the force and the Kenyan youth and rid the force of discriminatory practices targeting theyouth.4. Collaborate with county governments and community leaders to develop mechanisms for inter-community dialogue aimed at peaceful resolution of conflicts among communities.5. Institute a pay rise for police officers serving between the ranks of Constable to Chief Inspector.6. Improve pay and terms conditions of service for KDF service personnel.LONG-TERM COMMITMENT7. Roll out a comprehensive nationwide police housing programme through Public Private Partnerships.8. Grant fee discounts to children of all service personnel (police and KDF) for tertiary education.9. Legislate minimum lump sum pay for families of officers killed in service of the nation.10. Establish a Metropolitan Police Unit under the Inspector-General of Police for major urban areas.11. Establish police posts in every sub-location in the country.12. Address the root causes of inter-ethnic / inter-clan conflict by investing in interventions that alleviate economic marginalisation, scarcity of resources and lack of employment.13. Identify high risk counties in terms of child abuse, drug abuse, abduction and defilement and establish safe spaces (child rescue centres) for children in these counties.14. Create a Child Protection Services department within the police force.15. Redirect the almost Sh43 billion currently being spent on purchasing surveillance aircrafts to purchasing High Definition drone technology for general surveillance along borders, in wildlife reserves, national parks, conflict areas and urban areas.16. Explore Public Private Partnerships in constructing housing units for police officers

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