Residents in Laikipia, Lodwar, and Kitui Raise Concerns Over Insecurity - February 2026

Communities in several regions are voicing alarm over insecurity. In Laikipia, residents are accusing the government of conducting a one-sided disarmament exercise. Business operators in Lodwar are expressing concerns over an alarming increase in insecurity, leading to fears of more attacks that threaten local commerce. Similarly, residents of Kwangindu village in Kitui Central Constituency staged a protest outside the local Member of Parliament's office. The protesters were decrying the escalating insecurity in their area.