MPs Press Government as Insecurity Worsens in Isiolo
Lawmakers, including Duncan Mathenge, Joshua Oron, Martin Owino and Joseph Iraya Wainaina, echoed concerns over the deteriorating security situation, warning that continued instability threatens livelihoods and cohesion in the region. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Ca..
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The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has put the government on notice over escalating insecurity in Isiolo County, demanding urgent and lasting interventions.
- The committee cited commercialised cattle rustling and resource-based conflicts as major drivers of the violence.
- Chairperson Adan Yussuf Haji led the committee's concerns, questioning the effectiveness of deployed security resources.
- Legislators alleged systemic weaknesses in the security architecture, including potential complicity within security agencies and the supply of ammunition to bandits by rogue officers.
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