Banditry attacks Stories

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...

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.

State extends support in bandit-prone areas through construction of new boarding schools
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 17, 2024

The government, through the KDF is in the final stages of completing the reconstruction of more than 10 schools that were torched by bandits in parts...

Somali community leaders ask state to carry out disarmament in Isiolo
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 28, 2024

The leaders cited the proliferation of illegal firearms among the drivers of conflicts between communities in the county and those in neighbouring are...

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.

Security patrols begin on Isiolo-Merti road after Form 3 girl shot dead
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 03, 2024

Preliminary investigations showed that the criminals were on a mission to raid the Gotu and Kachiuru areas within the Isiolo-Meru border.

Three suspected bandits shot dead in Turkana
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2024

Officers recovered an AK-47 rifle, along with a magazine containing three rounds of ammunition, accompanied by spent cartridges.

7 illegal firearms recovered after Samburu security operation
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 26, 2024

At least four people including Angata Nanyekie MCA Paul Leshimpiro and a retired police officer Aroi Lekopore have been killed by bandits in the last...

Police recover 18 stolen cattle, firearm after Samburu security operation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2024

Police said during the operation, a fierce exchange of gunfire erupted between the security team resulting in the damage of a police lorry by suspecte...

Senate Committee to address banditry crisis in Samburu as residents demand action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 07, 2024

Insecurity in the areas has resulted in disruption of learning, closure of schools and displacement of people in Amayia and Nasur sublocations.

Governor Lelelit summoned by DCI over increased banditry in Samburu
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 05, 2024

Lelelit, who has has now been summoned for the second time in less than a month, blamed security officials for wasting time summoning him instead of d...

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