If there must be demolition, there must be a discussion- DP Gachagua on ongoing evictions and demolition.
Speaking during a tour, The deputy president highlighted that the police should be empathetic even as they demolish structures and evict traders in Ol Kalou town, allegedly operating adjacent to the railway line.
He stated,”President Ruto and I made a promise that the Kenya Kwanza Administration is a government of common people and hustlers. We pledged that the people alleged to be illegal occupants must not be evicted without being shown alternative lands for settlement.”
”If any of the police formations want to do work in another county, they must report to the local station for briefing. That is the standard operating procedure for the National Police Service,” he added.
The deputy president further urged the National police Service, to alert the people before demolition so that dignity of Kenyans can be upheld.
He stated,”If there must be demolition, there must be a discussion and plan of the eviction. We must dignify Kenyan people and be sensitive to Kenyans. You cannot come at night, make people homeless or bring livelihoods to a halt. This Government is sensitive and people-centred. Let us be sensitive about what we do.”
Notably, The deputy president expressed the Government’s commitment to resolving the long-standing challenge of the settlement in colonial villages, by providing title deeds to land owners.
On matters illicit brew, The second in command stated that the war against it is still on.
He stated,” All poisoned alcohol drinks were dumped in the Central region during the administration of the previous regime. The previous administration allowed uncontrolled sale of alcohol and the region was at risk of losing an entire generation because of consuming toxic alcohol,”
“Those condoning the illicit drinks will be fired. Chiefs please work hard or leave the job. Work on the remaining part. The operation is for the sake of saving the next generation,” he added.
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