The Government has vowed a tougher crackdown on perpetrators of sexual violence against children, with Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo warning that those found culpable will face prosecution without compromise.
Omollo said authorities would not entertain out-of-court settlements in rape cases, insisting that such offences must be handled through the criminal justice system.
Speaking on Saturday during the opening of Makutano Police Post in Yatta, Machakos County, he challenged local administrators and security agencies to step up surveillance and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.
He also put illicit alcohol traders on notice, saying the Government would not allow the illegal business to thrive.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat, meanwhile, turned his attention to drug peddlers and users, warning that the new station would give police a stronger foothold in tackling drug-related crime.
He also cautioned political actors against using hired goons to disrupt public gatherings, saying those involved would be held accountable.
The station will begin operations with eight police officers as the Government moves to strengthen security in the area.
Yatta MP urges voters to prioritise development
Speaking at the event, Yatta MP Robert Basil downplayed the importance of party affiliation, saying an individual leader's development record should count when electing leaders.
Basil said there were many powerful political parties in the past that had since faded, but the development projects initiated by their leaders remained.
He urged residents not to discard good leaders because of their party affiliation.
"Parties come and go, but it is the development record of individual leaders that remains. We, for example, had powerful parties known as Kanu, Narc and many others, but where are they now?" posed Basil.
The MP, who is seeking a second term, said some elected leaders were not working for the people but were instead relying on political parties and branding those who did not belong to their parties as traitors.
Basil said the greatest betrayal of the people was failing to serve those who elected leaders to positions of power.
While appealing to area residents to vote for him for a second term in the 2027 General Election, he urged them to support his re-election based on his demonstrated capacity, good intentions and pledge to work tirelessly for all Yatta residents, irrespective of gender, social status, ethnicity, religion or political affiliation.
He said opening a new police station and building roads was not a betrayal of the people.
His comments appeared directed at Wiper Party loyalists who are banking on the party to retain their seats.
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