Operation Maliza Uhalifu North Rift 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...

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.

MPs advocate for victim fund, police empowerment to tackle insecurity in North Rift
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 13, 2024

This is one of the largest gatherings of MPs from the North Rift to come together to talk about the critical security situation in their region.

President Ruto chairs security meeting to address North Rift insecurity
Amina Wako  |  Mar 30, 2024

During the meeting, President Ruto emphasised the government's commitment to tackling the persistent challenges facing the North Rift.

Operation Maliza Uhalifu: State dispatches first batch of new police equipment
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 20, 2024

CS Kindiki said more consignments will be commissioned around April, May and later this year, in a four-year process to adequately equip security agen...

State intensifies war on cattle rustlers, traffickers in 6 counties
Apollo Ochieng  |  Feb 02, 2024

The operation will target the counties of Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru North, Baringo, Samburu and Turkana.

West Pokot graduates 205 Police Reservists to bolster security in North Rift
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 11, 2024

Two hundred and five National Police Reservists in West Pokot graduated to join in combating security threats in the region.

CS Murkomen holds talks with North Rift governors on boosting peace initiatives
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 10, 2024

The Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for Roads and Transport urged governors from North Rift to remain committed to peaceful coexistence and impro...

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