Joseph Pest Control has once again stepped up its community outreach efforts, carrying out a fumigation exercise at key police facilities in Rundu. 

This includes the police holding cells and the police barracks, in a move aimed at improving hygiene and supporting government efforts to maintain clean and safe public institutions.

The initiative, undertaken as part of the company’s ongoing community support programme, focused on addressing pest-related challenges in areas that accommodate both police officers and detainees. The exercise forms part of what the company describes as a broader commitment to “meeting government halfway” in the delivery of essential sanitation services.

Speaking to New Era, the founder of the company, Joseph Katjiri, said the decision to intervene at the police facilities was driven by a sense of responsibility toward the community and public institutions that serve it daily.

Katjiri said pest control should not only be viewed as a commercial service but also as a contribution to public health and safety, particularly in environments where cleanliness is critical.

“It is our obligation to meet the government halfway,” he said, adding that institutions such as police stations require consistent support to maintain proper sanitary conditions, especially in high-traffic and high-risk areas such as holding cells.

He further noted that the company remains committed to extending similar services to other government and community facilities where possible, as part of its social responsibility efforts.

Rundu Police Station leadership welcomed the intervention, expressing appreciation for the support provided.

Chief Inspector at Rundu Police Station, Hermine Muranda, said the police were grateful for the timely assistance, noting that the fumigation effort would go a long way in improving working and holding conditions at the facility.

“We are more than thankful for this kind gesture,” she said. Muranda added that the initiative reflects the importance of cooperation between local businesses and government institutions in addressing everyday operational challenges.

She further emphasised that such partnerships demonstrate the willingness of the local private sector to support government efforts in maintaining public health and safety standards.

The intervention has been received positively within the Rundu community, with many viewing it as an example of how private companies can play a meaningful role in supporting public services beyond their core business operations.

Meanwhile, Rundu Town Council spokesperson Benjamin Makayi thanked the pest control company for coming on board to meet them halfway. “It’s a huge thing he has done in meeting the government halfway; this is a good initiative; we all want our spaces to be clean at all times,” he said. mkambukwe@nepc.com.na