north rift banditry Stories
Murkomen said bandits have in recent days resorted to killing innocent civilians after cattle rustling was contained in the region.
Interior CS Murkomen warned politicians and security officers against aiding drug trafficking networks, saying those found culpable would face legal c...
The multi-agency team involved in the operation, he said, is grappling with illegal mining, drug and human trafficking as well as cross-border incursi...
Interior CS Murkomen said decades of economic neglect, not lack of police presence, are fuelling banditry, cattle rustling and communal conflicts.
According to Interior CS Murkomen, this marks a significant decrease from the 58 deaths reported during the same period in 2024.
The affected reservists were found to have engaged in activities that abetted banditry and cattle rustling, thereby undermining the progress made by t...
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the move is part of a broader government strategy to curb persistent livestock theft and improve se...
The residents urged the county government to prioritise investing in peace and security for full development to be attained in the region.
The pair are expected to appear in court where they may face several charges, including the illegal possession of a firearm.
The recovered animals were found at the Nayakori area, five kilometers in Pokot North Sub county.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decision is under serious consideration, especially for regions like Boni Forest and North East...
The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, has sparked fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the region.
CS Murkomen confirmed that the bodies of a man and a woman, both estimated to be aged between their late 20s and early 30s, had been found.
On Monday last week, KDF conducted its latest civil-military cooperation activity in Lomelo village within Turkana County.
Despite the gains made, the authorities note that a number of firearms remain in the wrong hands in the region.
The eight escapees, facing serious charges such as defilement, gang defilement, firearm possession, murder, and robbery with violence, remain at large
The incident took place in the Leparua area of Burat Ward, where the stolen animals were located after a coordinated response from security teams.
The security forces, involved in the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu, on Tuesday recovered two illegal firearms and 19 stolen livestock from the band...
The goats which were stolen from Lochacha village last week by suspected bandits were later handed over to the rightful owners at a GSU camp in Kainuk...
The pilot programme will begin in 10 secondary schools in Kerio Valley, including Liter and Cheptulel secondary schools in Sigor, West Pokot County.
Cattle rustlers and bandits have wreaked havoc in the country’s North Rift region, leading to the loss of hundreds of lives, displacement of residents...
The inclusion of dialogue amongst the young men who form the warriors who go to fight is also seen as a sustainable way of fostering peace.
DP Kindiki also acknowledged the progress made by the local security teams, noting that the security situation in the area had improved.
The crackdown, which began in February 2023, has also resulted in the recovery of 10,173 livestock and the seizure of 172 illegal firearms in mop-up e...
These activities provided an avenue for youth to enhance their skills in sports while also engaging in dialogue about their roles in promoting peace a...
Lilian Chepchumba, a youth champion and one of the five-day event's organisers, said the sports will provide an opportunity for different communities...
The government is also pushing for more community sensitisation to reduce the cultural acceptance of cattle rustling and encourage alternative livelih...
The training aims to support their business ventures and promote peace at grassroots levels.
The training was aimed at de-escalating recently witnessed simmering tensions between the communities in Samburu North.
