Bandit Attacks Stories

Residents of six banditry-prone areas take to sports to enhance peace
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Lilian Chepchumba, a youth champion and one of the five-day event's organisers, said the sports will provide an opportunity for different communities...

Isiolo morans turn to crop farming after quitting cattle rustling
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 30, 2024

The young farmers say feeding their families has become easier and the health of their children has improved as more food is available.

Isiolo widows join hands in eradicating poverty, drug abuse among youth
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 26, 2024

The group is committed to helping young people get out of poverty and using them as community anti-drug champions.

Turkana, Pokot peace committees advocate traditional compensation to end Bandit attacks
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 04, 2024

The two communities living in the troubled Loya-Naoyapong corridor have been involved in a longstanding conflict resulting in killings and livestock r...

Isiolo widows pick up the pieces after losing husbands to bandits
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 02, 2024

Kaltum wonders why criminals who raid, maim, kill, and steal livestock are never arrested.

KUPPET urges state to deal with banditry ahead of schools reopening
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2024

SG Misori said the escalating situation has led to a significant number of educators requesting transfers.

Bandit attacks: North Rift MPs propose victims compensation fund
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 14, 2024

Led by Tiaty MP William Kamket, the leaders expressed frustration that President William Ruto's promise of compensation has not materialised.

Isiolo banditry: Form 3 girl shot dead while travelling home for holiday
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 01, 2024

The student was aboard a public service bus plying the Isiolo-Merti route when armed criminals attacked.

Herder shot dead, 120 camels stolen in Isiolo bandit attack
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 24, 2024

Residents claimed four homes lost 120 camels in the incident at Mlango in Burat Ward, but police said the number was yet to be confirmed.

Massive crowds rally against banditry after Samburu MCA's killing
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 26, 2024

Protest leaders presented a petition to the President, asking him to revise the government's strategy in the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu to preve...

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