- Residents of Cherus, Kesses Sub-County, support a man accused of setting up an unofficial police patrol base.
- They claim the facility was necessary to combat rising insecurity in the area.
- The makeshift station had cells and an office and had reportedly been operational for over six months.
- Authorities discovered the illegal setup on March 8 and alerted the police.
- According to the National Police Service Act 2014, only the Inspector General can authorize police stations.
Residents of Cherus, Kesses Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, have defended a 26-year-old businessman accused of setting up an unauthorized police post at Chebooror and painting it in police colors.
According to locals, the makeshift facility was a much-needed initiative to tackle rising insecurity in the region.
Authorities Shut Down Unofficial Station
The unregistered post, featuring detention cells and an office, had reportedly been operational for over six months. Security officers discovered the facility on March 8 and reported it to Kamuyu Police Post.
Police Regulations on Establishing Stations
Under the National Police Service Act 2014, the Inspector General of Police is solely responsible for designating police stations, patrol bases, and command units.
