Leaders in Kitui County are demanding urgent action from the Kenyan national government to address a disturbing surge in murders. Protesters are threatening further demonstrations if security does not improve.

• Over the past few days, nine people have been found murdered in separate incidents across Kitui.
• Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, National Liberal Party Leader, is spearheading the protests and criticizes authorities for failing to protect residents.
• Recent discoveries include the exhumation of four unidentified men in Tyaa, Mwingi, and five women found dead in other parts of the county, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of security operations.