Kenya has marked 98 per cent of police firearms, Interior PS Omollo says

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has revealed that Kenya has marked 98 per cent of its police firearms and 70 per cent of military stock.

He said this is part of the country’s efforts to control small arms proliferation.

“As prescribed by RECSA, Kenya is nearing completion of its ambitious marking of firearms and ammunition,” Omollo said, noting that the progress aligns with the Nairobi Protocol.

Omollo made the statement during the 15th Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting of the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) in Nairobi on Friday, November 22.

The meeting also saw the attendance of Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who doubles as Prime Cabinet Secretary.

The event brought together Chiefs of Police, Principal Secretaries and RECSA member states to validate the Regional Action Plan on Weapons and Ammunition Management.

Participants also adopted a harmonised reporting tool for arms control.

RECSA Executive Secretary Jean Pierre Betindji stressed the need for stronger partnerships and research to advance arms control.

He mentioned initiatives like the Silencing the Guns funding and regional stockpile management training.

Omollo called on member states to enhance cooperation and strengthen arms control policies to address regional security challenges.

Member states reaffirmed their commitment to combating illicit arms proliferation and improving security in the region.