The Kerio Valley, once infamously known as the 'valley of death' due to decades of conflict and bloodshed, is undergoing a significant transformation with a shift from security operations to development initiatives.

• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen officially launched the new Kolowa Sub-County, marking a new era of peace and opportunity.
• The government is focusing on development projects including irrigation, roads, education, and healthcare, with security operations continuing until all illegal firearms are recovered.
• This transition is supported by a multi-agency security operation involving the Kenya Defence Forces, National Police Service, and community engagement, leading to a notable reduction in banditry and cattle rustling.