Caption for the landscape image: From banditry to activism: The life of Charles Sikawat Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Scroll down to read the article Charles Siwakat, 34, a reformed bandit who uses social media to create awareness among the youth on the negative impacts of banditry. Photo credit: Wachira Mwangi | Nation Media Group By Mercy Koskei & Geoffrey Ondieki Article Related At the tender age of 14, Charles Siwakat found himself entangled in the dangerous web of banditry. Peer pressure and poverty forced him to wield guns and participate in raids. PREMIUM Beyond the shadows: Tracking suspected bandits in Kainuk, West Pokot Many attempts to unmask the merchants of death have ended six feet under. PREMIUM Tensions high after fresh bandit attacks on West Pokot-Turkana border The security team pursued the bandits but the attackers escaped. Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM Beyond the shadows: Tracking suspected bandits in Kainuk, West Pokot Many attempts to unmask the merchants of death have ended six feet under.
PREMIUM Tensions high after fresh bandit attacks on West Pokot-Turkana border The security team pursued the bandits but the attackers escaped.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
