Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged to intensify security operations in Meru County to eradicate banditry and cattle rustling, deploying more specialized officers and National Police Reservists. Speaking during an economic empowerment engagement in Athwana Meru County, Kindiki emphasized the government's commitment to restoring peace and order.

• Kindiki vowed to increase the deployment of National Police Reservists and security officers.
• The Deputy President addressed residents on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
• Kindiki also assured residents that the Mt Kenya region would remain in government and benefit from development projects, including the tarmacking of the Kirindini–Mikinduri and Kunene–Miomponi roads, and that relief food would be supplied to drought-affected households.