Bandits Stories

Cattle rustlers, bandits in Marsabit put on notice as 400 police reservists graduate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

The graduates, who underwent a month-long training, focused on weapon handling, conflict resolution and general policing duties, will now bolster the...

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 leaders discuss security, development in meeting with DP Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

One of the key issue raised was the need to conclude the recruitment of the National Police Reservists.

Bodaboda officials meet security team after recent spate of violence in Isiolo
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 18, 2024

Four people were injured in Thursday's confrontations between two groups of about 40 bodaboda riders which were triggered by a fight between two opera...

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.

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.

State beefs up security in volatile Turkana-West Pokot border
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 08, 2024

According to the administrators, the proliferation of illegal firearms, competition over natural resources, and political intrigues are among the driv...

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.

Peace committee in Turkana recovers livestock stolen from Uganda
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 15, 2024

The County Commissioner hailed the hybrid peace committee for its efforts to recover the stolen livestock. 

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.

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.

Kindiki calls for strategic review in Northern Kenya's anti-banditry operation
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 27, 2024

The CS toured Samburu where tension remains high following the killing of Angata Nanyekie MCA Paul Leshimpiro by suspected bandits on Sunday.

Police reservist injured in banditry attack in Baringo North
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 12, 2024

The injured officer was taken to Baringo County Referral Hospital.

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