Nine residents of Meru County have sued the Kenyan State, demanding decisive action against banditry and compensation for over 200 deaths and 15,000 stolen cattle between 2023 and March 2026.

• Claiming violations of fundamental rights, petitioners seek Sh15 million for bereaved families and compensation for injuries and property loss.
• The lawsuit names the Cabinet Secretary for Interior, National Security Council, and other key security agencies as respondents.
• Petitioners also request court supervision of a comprehensive security plan and the establishment of a victim compensation fund.