BARINGO, Kenya – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has linked the recent surge in banditry in Baringo and Samburu counties to unresolved administrative boundary disputes.
Speaking during a security briefing in Baringo County, Murkomen highlighted incidents in Baringo North, Baringo South, Samburu, Laikipia, Isiolo, and Turkana counties, where tensions remain high.
He criticized politicians for fueling insecurity by inciting locals during night meetings while publicly advocating for peace.
The CS’s visit follows a raid in Sibilo location, Saimo Soi, where bandits stole 40 goats from Akorean village. Police managed to recover 38 of the animals.
Murkomen also condemned the killing of Loruk chief Victor Sebei last week during a visit by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.
Murkomen praised police recovery efforts and announced the expansion of Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) to Laikipia, Samburu, Meru, and Isiolo counties.
The operation will focus on managing insecurity in the East Suguta Valley, with a new base to be established in Kirimon, Laikipia North.
The CS met with senior security officials, including Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy IG Gilbert Masengeli, and Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Abdi Hassan, to strategize on improving security in the volatile regions.
