The Kenyan government plans to establish seven new police stations in Tiaty, Baringo County, with four expected to be operational by December. This initiative aims to address the limited government presence and persistent banditry in the region.

• Tiaty Sub-County is a long-identified banditry hotspot, prompting the increased security measures.
• The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration announced plans to improve road infrastructure and expand mobile network coverage in Tiaty.
• There are approximately 161,000 adults in Baringo County, with Tiaty being the most affected, who currently lack national identification cards.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has arrived in Kabarnet, Baringo County, to lead the 21st Jukwaa La Usalama engagements. He will meet with the county security team and then assess registration services at the County Commissioner’s Grounds.

• Kipchumba Murkomen will hold a town hall meeting at Baringo National Polytechnic.
• Accompanying officials include Deputy Inspector General of Police-APS Gilbert Masengeli and Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Dr Abdi Hassan.
• The visit focuses on security and public engagement.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced significant changes within his ministry, including new appointments and a strategy to address insecurity. The reshuffle, effective July 26, aims to enhance service delivery and combat banditry, particularly in the North Rift region.

• Jacob Namulen and Beverly Opwora appointed Principal Administrative Secretaries.
• Gilbert Kitiyo and Joshua Nkanatha named Regional Commissioners for Nairobi and Central Kenya, respectively.
• The government is offering an amnesty program for bandits, urging them to surrender over 6000 firearms in exchange for leniency and educational opportunities.