Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared 13 areas in Marsabit County as dangerous and security-disturbed for another 30 days. Residents in these identified localities have been ordered to surrender all firearms.

• The declaration specifically covers areas largely identified as "Hillo" and began on June 23, 2026.
• The directive was issued by CS Kipchumba Murkomen in consultation with the National Security Council.
• Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja prohibited firearms possession in the affected zones to support ongoing security operations aimed at curbing cattle rustling and other insecurities.

The National Police Service (NPS) has strongly denied all allegations of its officers being involved in abductions and enforced disappearances.

• The NPS stated that all arrests are legally documented and suspects are brought before court within legal timelines.
• Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga asserted that the Service operates strictly within the Constitution and the law.
• Nyaga claimed that some reported disappearances have been staged to mislead the public or undermine confidence in the NPS.

Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has issued a stern warning to boda boda operators, urging them not to be exploited by politicians and criminal elements for violence and intimidation.

• The PS emphasized that no political interest justifies risking lives, livelihoods, or futures.
• Dr. Omollo highlighted the significant economic contribution of the boda boda sector, while acknowledging that a few individuals have tarnished its reputation.
• He called for closer collaboration between boda boda leaders and security agencies to identify and isolate criminal elements within the sector.