I will not resign, says Kimaiyo
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- “It is their constitutional right to do so but I want it to be clearly known that they are saying so as per their personal opinion,” he said.
Inspector-General David Kimaiyo Sunday dismissed calls for his resignation following increased insecurity in the country.
Mr Kimaiyo said he would not be distracted from his work, saying the security situation in the country was not as bad as projected by some people.
Addressing journalists at Matuga GTI after a meeting with security heads from Kwale County, Mr Kimaiyo said those who think that he should resign had the right to do so.
“It is their constitutional right to do so but I want it to be clearly known that they are saying so as per their personal opinion,” he said.
He said police officers were committed to fighting crime.
“I respect what people are saying about me but I want it to be known that I will continue to serve this country until the last day God has planned for me,” he said.
The Inspector General urged security agents in Kwale to be more vigilant to ensure crime does not thrive in the region.
“Cooperation of security officers is very important because government resources do not belong to a particular individual,” he said.
He warned that police would deal firmly with lawbreakers.
Meanwhile, Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi has criticised Cabinet Secretary Joseph ole Lenku’s decision to host a security meeting in Malindi without inviting county government officials.
He said this was in bad faith, saying the national government should work with county governments to address insecurity.
Snubbed leaders
Speaking during a prize giving day at Dzikunze Primary School in Sokoke ward over the weekend, the governor said it was unfortunate that Mr Lenku decided to snub county government officials.
“It was very unfortunate that the Interior cabinet secretary decided to conduct a high level security meeting in Kilifi County and failed to invite any official from the county government.
With such habits, can we really work together as a team in curbing rising cases of insecurity in this country?” he posed.
“Whenever a tragedy happens, it affects everyone and as those in Lamu County are mourning the loss of loved ones, we are also mourning our own Kilifi sons who lost their lives in the Mpeketoni attacks,” the governor said.
