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March 7, 2026
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Uproar as KDF Allegedly Cane Chiefs & NPRs

Uproar as KDF Allegedly Cane Chiefs & NPRs

The chiefs are said to have been lured to a meeting at the commissioner's office, where the incident is said to have taken place...

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West Pokot leaders are demanding an investigation after Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers allegedly caned chiefs and National Police Reservists in Sigor Ward. The incident reportedly occurred during a meeting at the DCC headquarters.

  • Several chiefs and NPRs were allegedly beaten and subsequently admitted to hospitals for treatment.
  • Leaders, including MCA Jane Mengich, are calling on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to act.
  • The KDF officers are deployed in the region as part of Operation Maliza Uhalifu to combat banditry and cattle rustling.

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