Security – Nomad Press

15 Jul

Calm slowly returns along Samburu Baringo border

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The government has restored peace and calm in the volatile 68-kilometer Malaso-Morijo belt along the border of Samburu and Baringo Counties following rampant cattle rustling in the last one year. Samburu County Commissioner (CC) John Cheruiyot said that a multi-agency security operation has seen the reduction of cattle rustling incidences between communities from the two counties that often left a trail of death and destruction. He assured security to residents who had fled their homes for fear of attacks adding that the government has deployed 533 National Police Reservists (NPR) to assist in securing the area from further attacks. “Residents…

West Pokot County Leaders Seek Inter-Government Intervention Amid Rising Insecurity

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The leadership of West Pokot County has called for inter-governmental intervention to address the escalating insecurity that has severely impacted livelihoods in Pokot South Sub-County. Increased incidents of violence have led to loss of human lives, livestock theft, and the torching of homes. County Commissioner Abdullahi Khalif revealed that an inter-governmental peace and security Barraza was held in Kapushen Tapach Ward to discuss the security challenges affecting the area. "We visited Amani Primary School, Kamelei Milk Cooler, Kamelei Primary and Secondary Schools, and then addressed the Barraza at Katungoi within Kapushen area," said Khalif. The visit aimed to assess the…

Five Dead, Including Police Officer, After Bandit Attack in Meru County

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Five people, including a police officer, have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a violent exchange of gunfire between herders and bandits in Kilenda area, Nkandone Sub-location, Naathu location, Meru County. The attack occurred yesterday evening when around 40 heavily armed Samburu bandits targeted herders grazing their livestock. The intense gunfire lasted for five hours, ultimately forcing the police officers to withdraw at dusk. The bandits managed to steal 159 livestock during the assault. Mutuati Deputy County Commissioner Silvester Mwangulu confirmed the fatalities and the livestock theft. The authorities are investigating the incident and are working on measures…