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flag Kenya’s $15M security forums cost $705M with no proven results, sparking backlash over waste and political motives.

flag Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s nationwide Jukwaa la Usalama security forums, held across 47 counties, have sparked criticism over their high cost—reportedly at least Sh15 million per event, totaling Sh705 million in six months—funded through the Ministry of Interior’s confidential vote. flag Expenses included travel, accommodation, helicopters, catering, and attendee stipends, with one Nairobi session feeding over 2,000 people. flag Critics, including lawmakers and security analysts, argue the forums lack tangible security outcomes, serve more as political branding efforts to boost Murkomen’s national profile ahead of future elections, and divert funds from intelligence-led strategies needed to combat banditry and cattle raids. flag Despite public engagement framing, no measurable improvements in security have been reported, raising concerns about transparency and the efficient use of public funds.

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