Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has urged city residents to actively engage in the fight against crime by reporting acts of vandalism and other criminal activities, rather than posting them on social media for entertainment.
Speaking on Thursday, October 2, at the Nairobi County Jukwaa la Usalama, Sakaja encouraged citizens to use official reporting channels to help curb the rising insecurity in the capital.
The governor thanked the Inspector General of Police for deploying an anti-vandalism team to safeguard public infrastructure across the county.
Governor Sakaja Calls for Action Against Crime in Nairobi. Photo: Courtesy.
He stressed, however, that the effectiveness of these security measures ultimately relies on the active cooperation of the public.
The county boss directed residents to use the county’s emergency number 988 to call or text and report criminal activities, emphasizing that public infrastructure is funded by taxpayers’ money.
Sakaja went on to acknowledge that unemployment has pushed many young people into criminal gangs and activities.
He appealed for increased allocation of affirmative action programs to Nairobi County to create opportunities for youths.
The governor’s appeal comes amid rising concerns over security in Nairobi, especially in the Central Business District (CBD).
In early September, police arrested more than 200 suspects linked to various criminal activities in the CBD, with Nairobi County Police Commander George Seda noting that crime has increasingly shifted from the streets to online platforms.
