The National Police Service is establishing permanent security camps in Kitui County to combat deadly retaliatory attacks and enhance regional security.

• The decision follows a recent surge in banditry, including attacks resulting in at least 7 deaths on April 26 and further fatalities.
• Key figures involved include Patrick Tito, principal deputy to the deputy inspector general of the Kenya Police Service, and senior officials from the APS, GSU, and DCI.
• These camps aim to improve surveillance, rapid police response, and overall security in the area, which has seen significant loss of life and property destruction due to inter-community conflict.