Matiang'i appoints new members to Firearms Licensing Board

Interior and Co-ordination of Government CS Fred Matiang'i responds to questions during a meeting with Administration and National Security Committee at Parliament. February 20, 2018. Photo/Jack Owuor
Interior and Co-ordination of Government CS Fred Matiang'i responds to questions during a meeting with Administration and National Security Committee at Parliament. February 20, 2018. Photo/Jack Owuor

Interior CS Fred Matiang'i has named new members of the Firearms Licensing Board.

In a notice issued on Wednesday, Matiang'i appointed seven members who will serve for three years, with effect from December 3.

The CS disbanded the board last Friday citing corruption and incompetence, leading to guns being in illegal hands. He also suspended all firearms dealers' licences until they are vetted afresh.

Charles Mwongera will serve as the new board chairman.

Other members of the board are David Kahinga, Jackson Kimutai, Vincent Wahoro, Nancy Kabete, Justin Odhiambo and Lazarus Mbondo.

Last week, Matiang'i called for a comprehensive audit on the Kenya Police Reserve to know who owns guns. He said the ministry will come up with a new curriculum and framework to train KPRs on how to handle guns.

A digital register for firearm holders is set to be rolled out.

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