'Drama As 5 Suspects In Police Custody Escape After Attacking & Injuring 3 Police Officers
Police officers in Pokot have launched a Manhunt for several Suspects who broke out of jail. Photo :Courtesy In a news report that has been shared by a reliable source of information, it has been revealed that the Suspects attacked police officers who were on duty before breaking out of police custody.
Several KDF Soldiers Injured In A Road Accident While Heading For A Special Operation In Kapendo
Several Kenya Defence Force (KDF) soldiers have sustained serious injuries following a road accident at Chesakam, along the Chemolingot-Kapedo Road in Baringo County. According to witnesses, the military lorry veered off the road and rolled several times injuring the soldiers who had boarded the lorry to Kapedo.
Pokot Bandits Kill 8 Police Officers in Turkana
During the incident on Saturday, September 24, the officers were engaged in a high-speed pursuit of Pokot bandits who had previously attacked a community in Turkana East and stolen animals. Unfortunately, the National Police Service (NPS) claimed on their social media that the rustlers ambushed the cops, resulting in the deaths of eight of the officers, as well as a local chief and two civilians.After the event, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that they had sent extra officers to augment the forces already present on the ground to tighten up security in the area and chase the robbers.
Challenges in the Fight against Banditry in Kenya
Cattle rustling has been a persistent problem in Kenya, with criminal gangs operating in the Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot and Laikipia Counties, leaving hundreds dead and thousands displaced. Despite efforts by the government to combat this problem, the situation has not improved. In this article, we unravel and examine the complex and multifaceted reasons behind the persistent cattle rustling among the affected communities despite the government's commitment to curb the menace.
Parliament In Standstill As Junet Indirectly Attack Ruto And Gachagua, Says This About CS Nominees
In a video posted online, Junet Mohamed caused parliament to standstill as he indirectly attacked president William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua. Saying that the region where president comes from has four cabinet secretaries including him they're five. And the region where deputy president comes from have eight CSs including him they're nine.
Good move by the pokot elders to curb cattle rustling
Pokot community has been recently associated to cattle rustling. Elders from the community has condemned the act and has associated it with the way the men are taught while they are undergoing circumcision. In the traditional Pokot rite of passage the boys are suppose to take about three in the forest.
Pokot and Ilchamus Communities Sign Peace Accord After Two decades Of Deadly Conflict
Members of Pokot and Ilchamus communities in Baringo County have finally called a truce after over two decades of deadly conflict that left tens dead, hundreds displaced and shared amenities closed. Peace was brought with the help of children from both communities who have been visiting their counterparts and seeking reconciliation from the opposite sides of the divide.
2 Girls Shot Dead by Pokot Bandits In a Banditry Attack in Marakwet, Heavy Pursuit Ongoing. (VEDIO)
Banditry and cattle theft is slowly cropping up. With bandits using new techniques to lobby attacks the recent banditry attacks have proven deadly with at least people killed in each invasion. The most recent attack has left two school going girls dead and their brother badly injured at Kotut, Marakwet East constituency.
A Police Officer Arrested For Cohabiting With A KCSE Candidate
Police in west Pokot are holding a policeman who allegedly defiled a 17 years old school girl. The girl is said to be a KCSE Candidate. Corporal James Njuguna was arrested by the police and locals after they got information that he had locked a school girl in his house at Keringet police station.
Pokot And Ilchamus Communities Sign Peace Accord After Two Decades Of Deadly Conflict
Members of Pokot and Ilchamus communities in Baringo County have finally called a truce after over two decades of deadly conflict that left tens dead, hundreds displaced and shared amenities closed. Peace was brought with the help of children from both communities who have been visiting their counterparts and seeking reconciliation from the opposite sides of the divide.
Bandits Injured Two People as They Drove Away 150 Cattles
Insecurity in some regions of Kenya has been increasing due to the increase of bandit and crime issues. Some parts of Kenya which include Baringo county, West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet county have been highlighted as major areas for bandit and cattle rustling. Photo credit: Image of police holding guns.
47 Goats Recovered From Two Armed Bandits In Turkana
The news reaching our desk is that two armed bandits in Turkana county were ambushed and neutralised by police before the ran away for their lives. The operation took place at six in the evening when a member if the community reported that his herders were attacked and forty seven goats and sheep Stolen.
Moment of Tears as Girls Killed Few Days After the Government Had Introduced the Following Programme
Two girls from same family have been shot dead by suspected Pokot bandits in Kotut, Endo ward of Marakwet East Constituency. About 70 head of cattle were also stolen in the 10am incident. They were reportedly driven towards Tiaty constituency. The deceased girls are students at Kobulwo Secondary School (Form 3) and Kabetwa Primary (class 7).
Will Kuria be Impeached? See How Many Signs Have Been Collected so Far to Kick Him Out of Office
Trade CS Moses Kuria is facing a a tough battle with his own allies following his bold stance on GMO foodstuffs and the number of MPs who have signed the motion to impeach him have been revealed via KTN. Pokot south member of parliament David kosing who doubles as Kenya Kwanza's allies has so far collected over 53 signatures from his fellow legislators as reported by KTN's Emmanuel.
Police Swing Into Action And Pursue Bandits Who Attacked Herdsmen And Stole Livestock(Photos)
Recovered stolen livestock(Photo/Courtesy). Police officers drawn from Anti Stock Theft Unit(ASTU) and their counterparts from Rapid Deployment Unit(RDU) on Tuesday evening pursued two armed bandits along Lowdar-Kitale Highway and recovered stolen livestock. According to a police report, the cops were on patrol along the busy highway when one Mr. Peter Mario a resident of Loyapat made a distress call after his herdsmen were attacked while grazing in a field and his livestock stolen by the ruthless bandits.
Bandits In Baringo County Injures Two People And Escaped With 150 Heads Of Cattles
Photo credit: Image of police holding guns Two people were injured and 5 are missing following bandits attack.Insecurity in some regions of Kenya has been increasing due to the increase of bandit and crime issues. Some parts of Kenya which include Baringo county, West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet county have been highlighted as major areas for bandit and cattle rustling.
'' I Regret Supporting Azimio'' Lonyangapuo Explains
The former Pokot governor John as Lonyangapuo had castigated the Azimio coalition as a club of tycoons and the selected few. The former governor is clear that they were not consulted on the planned demonstrations and that's why they won't attend. Here is a link: https://twitter.com/K24Tv/status/1600108741260632066?s=20&t=ERIeMYbN40501ubg4nldOg
Police Officer Arrested After Cohabiting With a KCSE Candidate, Alleged Victim Says She Is Over 18
Police officers in West Pokot have arrested a police officer identified as Corporal Njuguna who was allegedly caught living with a Minor set to sit for her KCSE Exams. Photo :Courtesy In a news report that has been shared by police officers in Pokot, it has been revealed that the Suspect who has was Allegedly arrested by police officers who caught him with the student in his rented house.
MPs Threaten to Impeach Trade CS, Moses Kuria Concerning His Statement On GMO Maize
Following the comments made by Moses Kuria, cabinet secretary for Trade, Investment, and Industry, on GMO maize, several members of parliament have threatened to impeach him. Among the Rift Valley leaders who have proposed the motion is Pokot South MP David Pkosing who stated that they are set to collect signatures on Wednesday 23 to impeach him if he doesn't change.
Three Women Die As Gold Mine Collapses In West Pokot.
Three women died while two others were injured after a gold mine collapsed on Tuesday in Nyelnyel, West Pokot District. Witness Farah Murilla told the nation that the women who were digging for gold were buried under the rubble in the morning disaster. He said the women, aged between 20 and 32, were buried alive and their bodies were pulled from the rubble by local residents.