Two Nakuru Members of Parliament have defended youth in aiding restore security in Nakuru Town East and Nakuru Town West Constituencies.
Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria and his Nakuru Town West counterpart Samwel Arama has say the youth who help in community patrols have continued to help enhance security.
Gikaria noted that since the formation of the groups, areas such as Kivumbini, Flamingo and Manyani areas within his Constituency has seen improved security.
He pointed out that Kenya has a challenge since the situation in Kenya is that the ratio of police officers to population is 1:1000 as opposed to 1:200.
According to the the third term serving Lawmaker, there is need for budgetary allocation towards boosting the security sector in the country.
Sentiments echoed by MP Samwel Arama who noted that with the youth involved in security matters, they are aiding the community.
Arama, said there is need to ensure legal mechanisms towards the operation of the groups in matters security.
The duo spoke on Thursday May 29, 2025 during the Sema na Citizen Program on Citizen TV.
