Francis Wambugu Irungu Residents living in low-lying parts of Mwea in Kirinyaga County have been put on notice to brace for possible flooding as the rainy season intensifies, with the County Commissioner also sounding the alarm over a worrying surge in cattle theft in the region.
Kirinyaga County Commissioner Hussein Allasow issued the dual warning during a development tour of the area, urging residents in flood-prone zones to take immediate precautionary measures to protect their lives and property.
“Those living in the lower parts of Mwea face a heightened risk of flooding. We cannot afford to be complacent, residents must take all necessary steps to keep themselves and their families safe,” Allasow said.
Shifting focus to security, the County Commissioner expressed deep concern over the rising cases of livestock theft, describing the trend as alarming and unacceptable. He issued a firm warning to those behind the illegal trade, stating that security agencies are on high alert and will deal decisively with anyone found culpable.
Allasow directed the Ngao security team to work hand in hand with the public in rooting out the vice, stressing that community cooperation is critical to restoring order in the area.
He also called on residents to be the eyes and ears of security agencies by promptly reporting any suspicious individuals or activities to the police, noting that information sharing remains one of the most effective tools in the fight against crime.
In a pointed warning to the business community, Allasow cautioned butcher owners against purchasing meat from unknown or illegal sources, warning that those found complicit in the trade will face the full force of the law.
“We will not spare anyone found to be enabling or benefiting from cattle theft, whether directly or indirectly. The law will take its course,” he said.
The Commissioner’s remarks signal a renewed push by authorities to tackle both the safety and security challenges facing Mwea residents as the long rains season unfolds.
