Chiefs and their assistants will get extra 10,000 motorcycles to enhance their mobility in their areas of jurisdiction as part of ongoing reforms in the provincial administration.
This will be an addiction to the already procured 5,000 motorcycles that they have.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi said they are revamping the National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) ahead of the elections in August.
“The chiefs are assured of protection from political bullying and intimidation especially for espousing official government policies,” he said.
He made the remarks Wednesday when he and his PS Karanja Kibicho met with the National Forum of Chiefs at Caritas, Nyeri county.
He said the 12,000 chiefs and the NGAO have been revamped in readiness for the General Election.
He told the officials to be politically neutral but firm when dealing with leaders especially in ensuring law and order.
He said his office will monitor the abuse of social media and acts of political intolerance and hate speeches.
Further, CS Matiang'i told chiefs in Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Samburu and other counties experiencing violent conflicts directed to prioritize peace talks and initiate resource-sharing talks, especially where conflicts are around land, pasture and water.
Matiangi said the scheme of service of NGAOs is also being improved by the government.
“The Chiefs are directed to be directly involved in combating HIV/AIDS, Gender-Based Violence and teenage pregnancies. Chiefs who abet negotiations over teenage pregnancies instead of ensuring culprits are prosecuted to be sacked and prosecuted.”
The meeting comes ahead of a planned visit by President Kenyatta to Murang’a on Thursday.
