Cabinet Secretary for Interior Kipchumba Murkomen has formally declared parts of Marsabit County a security-disturbed zone for 30 days due to escalating banditry and inter-communal violence.

• The declaration, effective April 23, 2026, covers 13 specific areas within Marsabit, identified by the "Hillo" designation.
• This action was taken in consultation with the National Security Council (NSC) and the National Police Service (NPS).
• Additionally, Inspector General Douglas Kanja ordered residents in the affected areas to surrender firearms, with strict enforcement promised.