HON. MUMINA BONAYA'S SECURITY ASSURANCE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE NORTH.
Hon. Mumina Bonaya at Citizen TV . Almost every survey that has been carried out in recent times to find out what issue greatly worries residents of Northern Kenya security – or rather insecurity – has consistently topped the list. One recent survey showed that 64 per cent of Northerners rate insecurity as their greatest concern; much higher than unemployment, lack of proper housing, water and sanitation. Personally too, this is an issue that is very close to my heart; as a resident of Isiolo, a parent and a businessman. It does not matter where we live in the Isiolo from the so-called leafy suburbs to the informal settlements often referred to as slums – but the question of security is always in our minds. Residents of these areas lack formal and rightful access to land, housing and essential services. These factors greatly contribute to lowering the quality of living and naturally become breeding grounds for crime and insecurity. By addressing the problems of high