Murkomen: Security Backbone Key to Kenya’s Economic Take-Off

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has hailed Cabinet’s approval of a KSh 5 trillion economic roadmap as a defining moment in Kenya’s journey toward becoming a first-world economy, underscoring security as the foundation upon which the ambitious transformation will be built.

Speaking following today’s Cabinet meeting, Murkomen said the roadmap signals Kenya’s readiness for a major economic take-off, anchored on stability, investor confidence and the protection of lives, property and critical infrastructure.

“Our country stands on the cusp of a historic economic transformation. However, sustainable growth cannot be achieved in the absence of robust, modern and responsive security systems,” Murkomen said.

In line with this vision, the Cabinet approved the establishment of the National Integrated Security Command and Control System (NISCCS), a state-of-the-art platform that will link all security agencies onto a single, integrated system.

According to Murkomen, the NISCCS will revolutionise how Kenya prevents, detects and responds to security threats by enabling real-time intelligence sharing, unified command and seamless coordination during incidents.

“This integrated system will eliminate silos, enhance situational awareness and allow our security agencies to act faster and more decisively,” he said. “It is a critical enabler of economic growth, national resilience and public safety.”

The Interior CS noted that the new infrastructure will significantly enhance security across border areas, key transport corridors and major urban centres, areas that are vital to trade, tourism, investment and daily economic activity.

He added that the system will also support data-driven decision-making, strengthen disaster and emergency response, and bolster Kenya’s capacity to safeguard strategic national assets.

“As we pursue this ambitious economic roadmap, we are equally committed to ensuring that every Kenyan lives, works and invests in a safe and secure environment,” Murkomen said. “Security is not just a public good; it is a catalyst for development.”

Murkomen reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with all stakeholders, including county governments and the private sector, to ensure the successful rollout and sustainability of the NISCCS as Kenya advances toward its long-term development goals.