North Rift Stories

New security operations base unveiled in Laikipia as state steps up fight against banditry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

Murkomen said the additional command centre would also help combat the spill-over of criminal activities that have crossed into neighbouring counties,...

How reopened livestock markets in Baringo are promoting North Rift’s socio-economic growth
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 02, 2025

The return of market days, a key indicator of the resumption of socio-economic activities, is supported by the resumption of normalcy in the North Rif...

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

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...

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.

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...

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 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...

Security operation in North Rift yet to achieve significant success- Report 
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 14, 2024

The inquiry conducted over nine months from August last year to April this year, sought amongst others to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions...

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.

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...

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.

Bandit attacks: North Rift MPs propose victims compensation fund
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 14, 2024

Led by Tiaty MP William Kamket, the leaders expressed frustration that President William Ruto's promise of compensation has not materialised.

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