The Regional Commissioner for Nairobi, Mr. Gilbert Kitiyo, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening security, accelerating service delivery, and deepening community engagement across the city’s sub-counties.
Speaking during a security and development tour of Kasarani, Njiru, Roysambu, and Ruaraka sub-counties, Mr. Kitiyo said the government remains focused on ensuring that citizens at the grassroots fully benefit from ongoing programmes aimed at improving security, livelihoods, and urban management.
“We are determined to make government services more visible, efficient, and responsive to the needs of the people. The Rapid Results Initiative is about bringing transformation to the people, right where they live and work down to the grassroots,” he said during the tour on Wednesday, October 22.
The tour, which was also attended by the County Commissioner, Mr. David Wanyonyi, featured engagements with sub-county security and administrative teams, as well as public participation forums with residents and local leaders.
In Ruaraka Sub-County, the Regional Commissioner chaired a joint meeting bringing together heads of departments, NGAO officers, security teams, and the National Youth Service, where he officially launched the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) — a government mechanism to enhance coordination and efficiency in public service delivery.
Key issues discussed during the meeting included:
• Drug and substance abuse, identified as a major threat to youth productivity and community safety.
• Street families, with the Commissioner calling for integrated rehabilitation efforts.
• Fire outbreaks, linked to illegal power connections and congested housing, which were flagged as urgent safety concerns.
• Radicalization and violent extremism, where he urged close community surveillance and early reporting.
• Cybercrime, with a caution to young people against engaging in digital fraud and online theft.
Later, at a Public Engagement Baraza held in Mathare North Area 2, Mr. Kitiyo interacted with residents, community policing members, and local elders. He directed that monthly inter-departmental review meetings be held to track progress and promote accountability. He further emphasized the importance of joint field inspections to assess the impact of government projects and reinforce public trust.
The Regional Commissioner also provided an update on the Climate WorX Initiative, under which more than 40,000 youth have been deployed in the ongoing Nairobi River Regeneration Project. He noted that site visits, mapping of riparian structures, and sensitization campaigns were underway, with the demolition of illegal structures set to begin next week.
On urban management, Mr. Kitiyo addressed key regulatory issues including bodaboda operations, public lighting, hawking, and encroachment on public land. He commended the collaboration between the national and county governments, particularly in enhancing public safety through lighting projects and structured trading zones.
“Security and development go hand in hand. We must all play our part — government officers, community leaders, and citizens — to ensure Nairobi remains a safe, organized, and thriving city,”
The day’s engagements concluded with a renewed commitment among security teams, NGAO officers, and residents to uphold peace, accountability, and progress across all sub-counties.
