MR. NJUE NJAGI, DCP, OGW

PROVINCIAL POLICE OFFICER

Vision

To offer excellent police service with a smile , responsive and professional touch.

Mission

To provide quality police service which meets the expectation of our people by upholding the rule of law and creating partnership with stake holders for conducive social economic and political development of the region.

Functions

(a) Maintenance of law and order
(b) Preservation of peace
(c) Protection of life and property
(d) Prevention and detection of crime
(e) Apprehension of offenders
(f) Enforcement of all laws and regulations

The following are Police Division under Nyanza Police command:-

The divisions administer 40 Police Stations, 21 Police Posts and 44 Police Patrol Bases

Brief History

Nyanza Province is one of the eight provinces in the country. Its located 385 kilometres North of Nairobi. It has a total area of about 32912 km out of which 15979 km is under water. It is bordered by Western Province to the North Rift to the East and Republc of Tanzania and Uganda to the South and West respectively. 7 of its divisions borders the lake.

It has an estimated population of about 4.7 million people. In the average, there are 300 persons per sq km. The highland areas of Kisii, Nyamira, Gucha and Kisii are more densely populated as compared to lowlands region. The province is inhabited by the Luos, Gusii, Kuria , Luyhas and Abasuba tribes.

Climate

Generally, Nyanza Province is characterized by sufficient rainfall for Agricultural production. The rainfall pattern in the province is unevenly distributed throughout the year where highland regions of Kisii, Nyamira and Gucha receives heavy ranfall whereas the lowland areas around Lake Victoria receives less rainfall. The rainy period being April/May and October/November.

Economic Potential

The region is endowed with abundant natural and human resources. The natural resources include the rich soils of Kisii highlands as well as ample rainfall which supports agriculture and livestock. Lake Victoria has about 54,000 fishermen operating 11,235 fishing boats. Over 90% of the country’s total output of fish and products come from Lake Victoria. A number of major rivers traverse the province and drain towards Lake Victoria e.g. River Nyando, Sondu Miriu, Yala etc. Most of these rivers have potential for irrigation.

Lake Victoria multi-species fisheries is an important economic resource in the region. The agro bases industries are tea processing, coffee, sugarcane industries and tobacco. Great potential for tourist attractions, include many historical sites e.g. Ruma National Park. Recreational sailing Islands and Kisumu museum.

Security

The province is relatively calm save for isolated incidences reported in various parts of the province.

These include:-

• Carjacking
• Robberies
• Cattle theft and rustlings
• Lynching of suspected witches
• Land Conflicts
• Assaults
• Lake/river drowning
• Suicides
  Murders

Kenya and Uganda shares border within Lake Victoria. The two countries enjoy cordial relationship. The security problems experienced along the border are:-

• Piracy
• Infiltration of arms to Kenya
• Transportation of bhang and other drug substance to Kenya through the lake
• Harassment of Kenya fishermen