State promises to root out cattle rustling in Lake Victoria Basin counties as ethnic tensions rise
The principal secretary said the government was holding elaborate consultations with local leaders and security agencies to dismantle emerging criminal gangs and restore security in the affected areas.
Arid and semi-arid region in north-western Kenya experiences torrential rains after 65 years
Dickson Rotich, a Sengwer elder who is also the community’s spokesman, recalled that such a phenomenon is only comparable to 1961 when rains were so heavy that they resulted in bumper harvests.
Faced with threat of terrorism and palpable political protests, Kenya boosts APCs fleet with Springbuck and M1117
The vehicles were commissioned by Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen at the General Service Unit (GSU) Headquarters in Ruaraka, Nairobi. At least half a dozen Springbucks were seen at the ceremony.
Missed deadlines: Minister pledges security in Kenya’s killing fields in four months
The cabinet secretary observed that apart from the ongoing construction of security roads within the troubled areas, the government is collaborating with Communication Authority of Kenya through universal fund to support the locals as well as security personnel in network coverage in order to enable their communication and access to essential services.
Nyeri in central Kenya reels under livestock theft as local security teams accused of abetting crime
Mwiwawi called for concerted efforts between the residents and the security team to help stem the vice before farmers lose their livelihoods. He also vowed to deal sternly with individuals colluding with the gangs to steal livestock from others.
Human organ harvesting and cannibalism rock pastoralist communities in north-western Kenya
In the wake of reports of rise in cannibalism and human organ harvesting security apparatus in the region are now on high alert. Police and administrators have launched a manhunt for perpetrators who are said to be targeting mainly juveniles.
