By Lynet Obanda 

How can the police protect citizens when they are left in the dark without a single drop of water? Several police stations across Nairobi County including Kamukunji, Lang’ata, and Buruburu have had their water and electricity disconnected due to outstanding bills.

Police stations should symbolize safety and readiness, not dry taps and blacked-out offices.

Without electricity and water, communication lines drop, and policing technology becomes useless, crippling emergency response times. The lack of power creates an unsafe environment for both officers and the public, while the water shortage creates a severe hygienic crisis.

Security institutions must never be incapacitated. This failure compromises not only police operations but also public trust. The Kenyan government must urgently prioritize and settle these accumulated utility bills to restore full functionality to these stations.

Furthermore, Kenya Power and other service providers must collaborate with the government to find a sustainable solution that prevents critical security facilities from being disconnected during payment disputes.

Ultimately, we cannot leave the safety of Kenyans in the dark. A nation must adequately support its police force so it can fulfill its mandate to secure the public.