President Uhuru Kenyatta has told those operating in the underworld, making homemade guns to instead join the government firearms factory.
On Wednesday, May 9, the President spoke at the Regional Police Traffic Training Center in Ngong, Kajiado County, while setting fire to 5,144 illegal small arms and light weapons.
A majority of the illegal firearms were voluntarily surrendered by members of the public who heeded Government amnesty offers, and through the diligence of Kenya’s security agencies.
According to the Head of State, a majority of the recovered weapons appeared to have been manufactured locally at home.
He said the manufacturers of the illegal guns have skills that can be used at the newly opened factory in Ruiru, Kiambu County.
Uhuru said there is no need for those behind the illegal guns to wait for police to arrest them and face the law, adding his offer was an amnesty to the gangs.
“Instead of waiting for police bullets, I know you are there come to us and tell us that you have stopped that crime, the skill you have, help us make legal weapons,” President Kenyatta said.
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