Residents of Kibiko in Kajiado West are calling for the urgent elevation of the local police post into a fully-fledged police station, citing growing insecurity and poor patrol coverage across the vast sub-county.
The appeal comes in the wake of a 2023 administrative reorganization that carved out Elang’ata Wuas Sub-county from Kajiado West. The move transferred Magadi Police Station, the only station previously serving Kajiado West into the new unit, effectively leaving the original sub-county without a central police command.
Since then, most crime investigations and law enforcement operations in Kajiado West have been handled by officers from Ngong and Kiserian police stations, both located in Kajiado North. Residents argue that this undermines accountability and delays response times.
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“Police operations should be conducted by officers within the area of jurisdiction. It’s unacceptable to have a sub-county without a police station in 2025,” said one Kibiko resident. “With the completion of the Ngong–Suswa road, Kibiko is strategically positioned to host a well-equipped station, including traffic officers.”
Locals are now appealing to Kajiado West MP George Sunkuiya and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to prioritize the upgrade of Kibiko police post. They say a station would bring additional officers, vehicles, and resources necessary to secure the region and respond to emergencies effectively.
By Masaki Enock
