Interior Ministry Declares 13 Areas as Dangerous & Security Disturbed
The latest declaration also comes amid concern over insecurity in some parts of the country, with the government now stepping up to deal with the criminals...
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared 13 areas in Marsabit County as dangerous and security-disturbed for another 30 days. Residents in these identified localities have been ordered to surrender all firearms.
- The declaration specifically covers areas largely identified as "Hillo" and began on June 23, 2026.
- The directive was issued by CS Kipchumba Murkomen in consultation with the National Security Council.
- Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja prohibited firearms possession in the affected zones to support ongoing security operations aimed at curbing cattle rustling and other insecurities.
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Interior Ministry Declares 13 Areas as Dangerous & Security Disturbed - July 2026
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared 13 areas in Marsabit County as dangerous and security-disturbed for another 30 days. Residents in these identified localities have been ordered to surrender all firearms. Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has issued a stern warning to boda boda operators, urging them not to be exploited by politicians and criminal elements for violence and intimidation. The National Police Service has strongly denied all allegations of its officers being involved in abductions and enforced disappearances, maintaining that police arrests follow the law.
