Kenya sees fewer cattle raids this year as police step up efforts, says Interior Minister Murkomen. Stock theft cases fell to 167 from January through March, down from 263 during the same time last year. Stolen livestock numbers dropped to 4,935 animals compared with 8,557 in early 2024. The death toll also went down, with 21 people killed instead of 58 last year.
Murkomen praised security teams for working together against these crimes. He pointed to several problems that make fighting bandits hard. These include illegal guns, profit-driven theft, political meddling, fights over water during dry spells, land disputes, and hideouts in areas with poor roads and phone service.
The government plans to build better schools and roads to help solve these issues and give police better tools to do their jobs. Murkomen asked all Kenyans to help security forces keep the peace and told politicians to stop using security matters for political gain. The minister feels hopeful about progress made and wants to keep the country safe throughout 2025.
Murkomen praised security teams for working together against these crimes. He pointed to several problems that make fighting bandits hard. These include illegal guns, profit-driven theft, political meddling, fights over water during dry spells, land disputes, and hideouts in areas with poor roads and phone service.
The government plans to build better schools and roads to help solve these issues and give police better tools to do their jobs. Murkomen asked all Kenyans to help security forces keep the peace and told politicians to stop using security matters for political gain. The minister feels hopeful about progress made and wants to keep the country safe throughout 2025.
