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December 23, 2025
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Govt Issues a 60 Day Ultimatum to Coastal Residents

Govt Issues a 60 Day Ultimatum to Coastal Residents

The orders come amid a flurry of events at the coast, where a number of Kenyans have travelled to for holiday festivities...

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The Coast Region Security Council has issued a 60-day ultimatum for residents in Tana River to surrender illegal firearms, threatening forceful disarmament if they fail to comply. This initiative follows inter-clan clashes that have resulted in 10 deaths and displaced over 1,800 residents.

  • Over 1,800 residents have been displaced due to the clashes, prompting the government to declare the region a security-disturbed and dangerous area for 30 days.
  • Rhoda Onyancha, the Coast Regional Commissioner, announced the ultimatum and detailed measures to address the insecurity, including an impending large-scale forceful disarmament.
  • Four people, including two politicians, have been detained in connection with orchestrating the clashes, as police continue their hunt for other culprits.

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