Kapsaret Deputy County Commissioner Edonga Nanok has urged communities to take a more active role in security, saying peace and safety cannot be achieved through state institutions alone.
Speaking during the Public Accountability Forum on Police Accountability and Customer-Centred Service Delivery, Nanok stressed that policing reforms are most effective when citizens are not just recipients of security but active partners in shaping it.
“Ordinary citizens must be co-creators of security, bringing in local knowledge, vigilance, and trust to complement formal policing structures,” he said.He highlighted the importance of functional community policing committees and inclusive feedback mechanisms, noting that such platforms can bridge the gap between policy and the realities citizens face daily. According to Nanok, this collaborative approach strengthens accountability while enhancing trust between communities and law enforcement.
The deputy commissioner added that customer-centred service delivery in security should be seen as a shared responsibility built on transparency, dialogue, and mutual respect.
He said this framework redefines security as a social contract rooted in accountability, dignity, and collective commitment—values aligned with Kenya’s Constitution and the pursuit of sustainable peace and democratic governance.
