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 Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? 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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
