BY DPCS

KITUI- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured residents of Kitui County that the government has firmed up security following recent deadly flare-ups in the devolved unit.

Prof. Kindiki said security agencies have been directed to beef up security to avert recurrence as the government works on a long-term solution to the conflict.

“I want to assure the people of Kitui that the government will ensure they are safe. The government has directed all those responsible with security to ensure the latest incident is not treated as an isolated case,” DP said.

Speaking on Wednesday when he addressed the press after attending the the 3rd Annual Regulatory Authorities and Agencies Conference at South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), Kitui County, the DP said a lasting solution to the conflict is achievable.

Prof. Kindiki said conflicts associated with resources should not be taken advantage of by criminals promising tough action against those who do so.

“The same way we have been able to suppress banditry and terrorism significantly, we will do the same to crack down on those hiding in resource conflicts to perpetuate crime,” he declared.

He said anyone involved in the conflict will be dealt with whichever the position they occupy saying any form of crime will not be tolerated.

“If a political leader or a government official is involved, then action will be taken against them because crime is crime and is punishable by law,” he noted.