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...

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.

Three-day 'Sports for Peace' event in Baringo concludes with calls for unity
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 08, 2024

These activities provided an avenue for youth to enhance their skills in sports while also engaging in dialogue about their roles in promoting peace a...

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...

Govt research reveals a dangerous drift in cattle rustling, banditry in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 03, 2024

According to the report, the local community is aiding the vices in inciting, planning, and executing livestock raids, providing poor upbringing for c...

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...

State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 14, 2024

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced the ambitious project in Mombasa on Tuesday, when he commissioned 10 high-capacity armoured perso...

Curfew imposed in Turkana, other disturbed areas to remain in force until further notice – Kindiki
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 08, 2024

Senator Lomenen had also inquired whether an impact assessment had been conducted on the effectiveness of the curfew in various towns within Turkana,...

Security operation to end banditry that killed General Francis Ogolla
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 20, 2024

Operation Maliza Uhalifu began over a year ago when President Ruto vowed that his government would end the cattle rustling and banditry menace.

Operation Maliza Uhalifu: Second joint command centre set up after fresh attacks
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 02, 2024

The operation had recorded key successes but towards the end of last year, there was a resurgence of spontaneous attacks that have persisted in recent...

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.

Turkana set to receive more police reservists to boost security
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 28, 2024

The CS said sustainable peace and security in conflict-prone regions of the country require the input and participation of all agencies and stakeholde...

Hunt on for 3 Al-Shabaab terrorists smoked out of Garissa hideout
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 24, 2024

Police said the hideout in Alango had been harbouring improvised explosive device (IED) experts.

Turkana, Samburu communities denounce cattle rustling, vow to help State in banditry fight
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 23, 2024

Competition over water and pastures, proliferation of illegal firearms, land disputes and political intrigues are among the triggers of violence betwe...

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...

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.

Massive crowds rally against banditry after Samburu MCA's killing
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 26, 2024

Protest leaders presented a petition to the President, asking him to revise the government's strategy in the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu to preve...

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.

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