Kindiki vows sustained action against recent violence in Kitui
"It is barbaric for citizens to kill one another for whatever reason, to just wake up and take weapons and use them on their fellow countrymen and women," said the DP. "On behalf of the government of Kenya and our security managers, I want to give assurance to the people of Kitui..
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has vowed sustained government action against recent killings and organized crime in Kitui County, calling the incidents "barbaric."
- Security agencies are actively pursuing those responsible and working to prevent future violence.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, representing the Kenyan government, assured residents that normalcy will be restored and maintained.
- The government emphasized that even individuals in political positions will be held accountable if involved in criminal acts, highlighting the need for long-term, systemic solutions to break the infrastructure of organized violence.
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Kindiki Vows Sustained Action Against Kitui Violence - May 2026
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has vowed sustained government action against recent killings and organized crime in Kitui County, calling the incidents barbaric. He assured residents that security agencies have been directed to bolster efforts to prevent further violence. Meanwhile, residents of Embu town are expressing growing concern over a recent surge in crime, citing a perceived breakdown in law and order. In a separate development, a family in Homa Bay is demanding an investigation by the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPO A) into the death of their relative while in police custody.
