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June 17, 2026
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North Rift: The guns are silent, but where is justice?

North Rift: The guns are silent, but where is justice?

Ex-bandits are reintegrating into communities under the amnesty initiative, but a new dilemma is emerging...

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Kenya's North Rift region is experiencing a tenuous peace following a voluntary firearms amnesty program, but victims are demanding justice against those who surrendered weapons but remain unprosecuted for past crimes.

  • Hundreds of illegal firearms have been surrendered, leading to a significant reduction in bandit attacks.
  • The Kenyan government is navigating a dilemma between upholding the amnesty and addressing public anger over perceived impunity for serious offenses.
  • In parts of Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Baringo, and Turkana Counties, residents report individuals accused of violent attacks are reintegrating without facing prosecution.

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