Government Launches Security Operation in Isiolo, Samburu, and Meru Counties - February 2026

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced a comprehensive multi-agency security operation in Isiolo, Samburu, and Meru counties. The immediate crackdown aims to combat persistent cattle rustling, banditry, and insecurity in these regions. The new security operation will be a joint effort involving the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). According to the announcement, the operation will target not only bandits but also their financiers. The stated goal of the government's action is to restore peace in the affected areas.