He said visitors under tourist visas have been engaging in the unlawful retail and local trade sectors, adding that they must comply with all work permit provisions.
He said that the government will explore the option of processing all minerals, noting that it will provide employment opportunities for many and increase capital value for the nation.
President Ruto has argued that the closure has been occasioned by long-stalled gains, claiming the region and the nation have not benefited from its activity in Kenya.
PS Mueke said that the ongoing drought has affected livestock pastures, hence limited milk production.
Kiprotich was accosted by armed men along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday night and later found dumped near Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning.
The taskforce cited how the revelations show a severely compromised Service that is not able to perform its core role mandate of correction and rehabilitation.
President Hichilema, 64, won in a race critics said was tightly managed by his government.
He further accused the administration of turning a blind eye to the reforms underlined in the task force he led, saying all legal parameters have since been breached.