President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged securities agencies to continue embracing the multi-agency approach in dealing with crime and safeguarding the security of Kenyans.
Uhuru said the approach has enabled security officers drawn from different agencies to collaborate leading to a significant improvement in the state of security in the country.
"I just want to once again say how great it is when agencies work together when agencies collaborate. When we move with our multi-agency approach in terms of dealing with security matters, we are capable of producing results," Uhuru said.
He spoke on Thursday at a multi-agency training camp at Kamanga, where he presided over the passing out parade of 256 Special Forces of the Administration Police (AP).
The AP Special Forces included three groups, the Special Recce Team (SRT), the Special Operations Group (SOG) as well as the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).
Uhuru congratulated the graduates for their commitment, determination and hard work that enabled them to complete the five months of rigorous paramilitary training.
"So today we are here to celebrate you, to encourage you. You are now going to join an elite group of men and women who for the last few years have been the tip of the spear in terms of protecting the people of this country," he said.
The President expressed optimism that with the graduation of the fresh contingent of AP special forces, the country will be much safe.
He further assured security agencies that the government will continue to provide all the facilitation, required to enable them to conduct their duties effectively.
"I also want to assure you that we will do everything that we can to ensure that we also cater for your welfare and that of your families as you cater for the security of 50 million Kenyans," Uhuru added.
Noting the graduates included 50 female officers, Uhuru said they will be joining a group of another 50 female officers who have been dealing with crimes of various nature in Nairobi and other cities across the country.
During the occasion, President Uhuru was treated to a demonstration of the skills the officers have acquired.
The climax of which was a shooting competition where Administration Police Constable Noah Andayi from SOG scooped the top prize while his counterpart Margaret Njoroge from SWAT came second.
Accompanying Uhuru were, Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho, Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai and Deputy Inspector General Administration Police Service Noor Gabow.
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