The government has extended the declaration of several parts of Marsabit County as security-disturbed and dangerous for another 30 days.
In a gazette notice dated June 23, 2026, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, acting in consultation with the National Security Council, confirmed the extension under section 106 (6) of the National Police Service Act, 2011.
Among the affected areas are: Hillo Gorgora, Hillo Orofa, Hillo Walkite, Hillo Tanzania, Hillo Irress Abamartille, Hillo Gootu, Hillo Tessum Qalicha, Hillo Karray, Hillo Hudda, Hillo Qoranjido, Hillo Irress Shindia, Hillo Rabaalee, and Hillo Godde Haroressa.
Murkomen said the extension took effect on June 23, 2026, at 6:30 pm, and will run for a period of 30 days.
”This notice may, at any time, be withdrawn or continued in force for such further period as the Cabinet Secretary may, in each case, by notice in the Gazette direct,” reads the notice.
At the same time, the Inspector General of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja, banned possession of arms in the same affected areas.
All residents within the listed locations have now been directed to immediately surrender any arms in their possession to the nearest police station, police post, police camp, or National Government Administration offices during daytime hours for safe custody.
Kanja said all surrendered arms will be returned to their owners once the directive is revoked or comes to an end.
The developments come days after security officers in Marsabit County recovered 251 sheep and goats following a gunfight with suspected bandits in Loiyangalani Sub-county.
According to the National Police Service, a multi-agency team tracked the stolen livestock after an earlier incident of theft and followed leads that directed them to the Lokilipi and Sarima areas.
During the operation, officers encountered armed suspects believed to have been behind the theft, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The suspects later fled the scene after abandoning the stolen livestock, allowing officers to recover the 251 sheep and goats.
Police said the recovery followed an intensive pursuit that escalated into a confrontation once the security team closed in on the suspects.
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