President Uhuru Reacts as Wave of Killings Rocks the Country

The wave of killings witnessed in various parts of the country in the recent past has caught the attention of President Kenyatta. 

On Wednesday, Kenyatta directed law enforcement agencies to move with speed and stop the killings.

Uhuru issued the directive in his message of condolence to the family of Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago following the death of his brother John Kinyor in a suspected murder case.

Kinyor found dead in an unfinished building in the outskirts of Eldoret town on Monday.

"We have to get to the bottom of these murders. We can't have a situation where we are confronted with cases of killings every single day. This is unacceptable," the President said.

"Our law enforcement agencies should move with speed to bring these senseless killings to an end. Let us deploy all resources at our disposal to ensure the safety of Kenyans across the country."

Kenyatta's concern comes in the wake of killings in Matungu and Kilingili areas in the Western region.

Other cases include the murder of Parliament Police Station officer Hellen Kwamboka, Moi University student Ivy Wangechi, businesswoman Monica Kimani, Rongo University student Sharon Otieno, Murang'a prison warden Pauline Wangari, and Nakuru prison warder Caroline Chepchirchir among others.

"We cannot allow rogue elements in our midst to continue visiting violence on innocent Kenyans. The recent wave of killings in Matungu and other parts of the country is regrettable," said Uhuru.