Banditry Stories

Tension as deadly cattle raid in Baragoi leaves six dead, eight injured
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2025

The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, has sparked fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the region.

Todonyang attack: Two bodies recovered as search for missing Kenyans continue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

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.

How KDF’s grassroots initiatives are transforming once volatile North Rift region
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 26, 2025

On Monday last week, KDF conducted its latest civil-military cooperation activity in Lomelo village within Turkana County.

Relative peace returns to North Rift two years after launch of Operation Maliza Uhalifu
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 24, 2025

Despite the gains made, the authorities note that a number of firearms remain in the wrong hands in the region.

Police officer killed, 8 remandees escape in Samburu attack on convoy transporting prisoners
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

The eight escapees, facing serious charges such as defilement, gang defilement, firearm possession, murder, and robbery with violence, remain at large

Two suspects killed, 30 stolen cattle recovered in Isiolo operation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The incident took place in the Leparua area of Burat Ward, where the stolen animals were located after a coordinated response from security teams.

One killed as security forces recover firearms, stolen livestock in Isiolo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The security forces, involved in the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu, on Tuesday recovered two illegal firearms and 19 stolen livestock from the band...

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...

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