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Multi-agency security operation recovers 100 stolen goats in Turkana
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 16, 2025

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...

Reprieve for parents in banditry-prone North Rift region as Ruto directs reduction of secondary school fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 10, 2025

The pilot programme will begin in 10 secondary schools in Kerio Valley, including Liter and Cheptulel secondary schools in Sigor, West Pokot County.

Ruto orders schools closed due to insecurity in Kerio Valley reopened
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

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...

Morans call for reduced bride price demands to end banditry in affected communities
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 29, 2024

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.

Government to deploy 200 police reservists in Tana River to tackle banditry - Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

DP Kindiki also acknowledged the progress made by the local security teams, noting that the security situation in the area had improved.

Operation Maliza Uhalifu: 14 politicians arrested as cattle rustling cases drop by 62%
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

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...

Three-day 'Sports for Peace' event in Baringo concludes with calls for unity
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 08, 2024

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...

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...

Crackdown on bandits bears fruit as number of stolen cattle drops
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The government is also pushing for more community sensitisation to reduce the cultural acceptance of cattle rustling and encourage alternative livelih...

Reformed warriors in Turkana receive Sh2.5 million to support business start-ups
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 16, 2024

The training aims to support their business ventures and promote peace at grassroots levels.

Women, community leaders unite for peace-building initiative in Samburu North
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 14, 2024

The training was aimed at de-escalating recently witnessed simmering tensions between the communities in Samburu North.

Govt research reveals a dangerous drift in cattle rustling, banditry in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 03, 2024

According to the report, the local community is aiding the vices in inciting, planning, and executing livestock raids, providing poor upbringing for c...

Police recover stolen goats in Pokot as banditry challenges persist
Amina Wako  |  Sep 02, 2024

The livestock, currently held at Kainuk Police Station, awaits identification by their rightful owners.

North Rift MPs lead peace talks to resolve longstanding cattle rustling conflicts
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 29, 2024

Residents say the meeting aimed to address escalating tensions between the two communities, which threaten to undermine the fragile peace that has bee...

State shifts focus to education as long-term solution to promote peace in volatile North Rift
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2024

Kindiki said his ministry plans to collaborate with legislators and county governments to help students acquire essential skills and explore various c...

How I will end banditry, cattle rustling in North Rift - Police IG nominee Kanja
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 15, 2024

Kanja added that if approved and appointed IG, he would like to leverage having additional National Police Reservists in areas where the police are th...

Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit sign peace accord to end ceaseless conflicts
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 13, 2024

The proliferation of illegal firearms, expansionist agenda and political intrigues also contribute to the conflicts which continue to deny the region...

Morans offered Sh800,000 to start businesses after quitting banditry
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 12, 2024

As part of this initiative, they also received Sh800,000 in business startup capital from a local organisation.

President Ruto calls for end to banditry, insecurity in Northern Kenya
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 02, 2024

He encouraged local pastoralist communities to desist from violence and support the government's efforts to eradicate insecurity, a significant impedi...

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.

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