By Susan Makena
The government has ordered a complete reshuffle of officers attached to Isiolo Central Police Station following mounting public anger over rising insecurity and the fatal shooting of businesswoman Angelina Kananu earlier this week.
Announcing the changes on Wednesday, Isiolo County Commissioner Chaunga Mwachaunga said a fresh team would be deployed to the station, describing the move as part of urgent interventions aimed at rebuilding public trust in the security sector.
Mwachaunga said security officers are expected to deliver on their mandate and warned that those who neglect their responsibilities would face consequences.
“We are moving with speed to address insecurity. Police officers and administrators are employed by the government to protect wananchi, and they must perform that duty,” he said.
The commissioner acknowledged that some officers had failed to meet public expectations, insisting the administration would no longer defend personnel accused of poor service delivery.
“Some officers have not been taking their work seriously. We will transfer everyone serving at Isiolo Central Police Station and replace them with a new team. We cannot continue protecting officers who are not serving the public effectively,” he stated.
He extended the warning to National Government Administration Officers, saying chiefs and assistant chiefs who failed to serve residents diligently would be subjected to disciplinary action.
“If there are chiefs who are not performing, let us know. Residents have a right to demand services, and we will take action wherever there is failure,” he said.
According to Mwachaunga, the decision was informed by repeated complaints from members of the public, who questioned the performance of officers stationed at the central police station compared to those deployed elsewhere in the county.
“When residents consistently say officers at one station are not delivering while others are, we must listen. Our responsibility is to ensure every citizen receives the security they deserve,” he added.
He further appealed to residents to work closely with security agencies by sharing useful information on criminal activities, assuring them that anonymous reporting mechanisms remain available and those informants would be protected.
The changes come amid growing complaints against police officers who residents accuse of failure to swiftly respond to attacks leading to loss of lives and property.
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