Security forces prepare for an operation to flush out bandits in Malaso, Samburu County. President Ruto says banditry is being handled with ‘additional measures’.
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Ruto expressed concern over escalating banditry in the North Rift.
The government launched a security operation in Baringo, Samburu, Laikipia, Turkana, West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties in February last year.
President William Ruto chaired a meeting of top security officials at his Kilgoris home yesterday, and he expressed concern over escalating banditry in the North Rift.
The meeting agreed on a change of the command structure to ensure better coordination of police and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) boots on the ground, with Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) boss Joseph Limo primed to take charge.
