According to the Ministry of Interior, out of the total surrendered firearms, 96 have been recovered from Samburu County.
MorePolice have for the last few days been digging out bodies in mass graves, believed to be of members of the cult.
MoreInterior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindiki made the declaration on Wednesday through a gazette notice.
MorePresident William Ruto over the weekend directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kithure Kindikito to launch the operation that will involve Kenya Defense Forces (KDF).
MoreAccording to the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (CHRD) Director Kipkorir Ng’etich, past measures that the government has taken to address the matter have failed.
MoreIn a post on his Facebook page, Rotich said Prof. Kindiki will be at Chesongoch for a meeting he said would admit the region’s security challenges.
MoreLed by Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (CHRD) Director Kipkorir Ng'etich, the activists say the police have a duty to protect lives and properties.
MoreSpeaking at the 4th memorial ceremony for police officers who have died in the line of duty, the CS said already a team has been set up to develop a framework that will operationalize the fund.
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