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Originally published by Nation Counties
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September 27, 2026
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Bandit crackdown splits Meru, Samburu leaders

Bandit crackdown splits Meru, Samburu leaders

The manner in which the security operation by a special police unit is conducted has drawn criticism...

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A security operation targeting bandits in Samburu County has caused a rift between leaders from Meru and Samburu counties, with the former demanding an intensified operation and the latter calling for its immediate halt.

  • Hundreds of cattle have reportedly been killed in the operation, leading to criticism from Samburu leaders.
  • Meru leaders argue that sustained banditry has resulted in the loss of approximately 20,000 cattle and 300 people in their county over the past five years.
  • Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen acknowledged the collateral damage of livestock deaths but stated the government would not relent in its efforts to restore peace.

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