President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy, William Ruto address residents in Baringo, July 9, 2017. [Photo| PSCU]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured that the government will beef up security in the country.
He said there will be no lapse in security after the death of Internal Security Cabinet Secretary General Joseph Nkaissery.Speaking in Baringo, Sunday, the president said security forces would step up measures to protect Kenyans in memory of the late Cabinet Secretary.“I want to assure the people of Baringo and all Kenyans that we will continue ensuring that security is strengthened. Those who think they can get an opportunity to harm Kenyans should know that there will be no chance for them,” said the president when he addressed rallies at Kabartonjo and Marigat, Baringo County accompanied by his Deputy, William Ruto.Nkaissery who died on Saturday led a spirited reform of the security forces and Interior CS was credited with restoring confidence in the sector.Kenyatta appointed Education CS Dr Fred Matiang’i acting Interior CS. Dr Matiang'i is credited with restoring integrity and credibility in national examinations.The Head of State also condoled with the family, friends, people of Maa and Kenyans in general following the sudden death of Gen Nkaissery.He warned those bent on causing chaos thinking that there was a vacuum at the security docket following the death of the late Nkaissery that they would be dealt with, in accordance with the law.