illegal firearms Stories

27 more firearms surrendered in Tot in Kerio Valley disarmament operation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 25, 2025

According to the NPS, the milestone reflects the goodwill and commitment of residents and peace stakeholders determined to end the cycle of violence t...

Ten illegal firearms surrendered in Kerio Valley as part of ongoing disarmament efforts
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 17, 2025

This voluntary surrender, carried out under the umbrella of the National Police Service, is part of a broader operation to rid the valley of illegal w...

West Pokot residents surrender illegal firearms
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 10, 2025

Among the surrendered weapons were an FN rifle with one round of ammunition and an AK-47 rifle with four rounds.

Murkomen appoints new principal secretaries, regional commissioners
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 26, 2025

In a notice issued on Saturday, July 26, Murkomen appointed Jacob Namulen and Bevery Opwora as Principal Administrative Secretaries in the ministry. H...

President Ruto destroys 6,000 illegal firearms recovered by security agencies since 2022
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 13, 2025

A significant number of firearms were also recovered through the diligent efforts of security agencies during targeted operations.

Kenya records sharp rise in drug busts, firearm recoveries decline - KNBS
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 07, 2025

The quantity of drugs seized has generally been rising since 2020, when 10,909 kilogrammes were recovered.

Illegal firearm holders in Kerio Valley given 24 hours to surrender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Recently, four people, including two pupils, were killed in separate bandit attacks in Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo counties. A multi-agency security t...

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...

Mwaura calls for stricter gun issuance rules to curb misuse
Vincent Ombati  |  Jun 05, 2024

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura noted that not everyone is entitled to hold a firearm, though those who keep them are motivated by the desire to...

Police urge Kenyans to share information on illicit firearms amid rise in arrests countrywide
Mary Wambui  |  May 29, 2024

The increased arrests raise concerns over the proliferation of Small and Light Weapons.

Kenya sees 19pc surge in crime amid economic struggles
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 21, 2024

This worrying trend highlights the desperate measures individuals are taking to survive harsh economic realities.

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