Bandit attacks killed 21 people in early 2025. The dead count includes one police officer, eight normal citizens, and twelve suspects. Last year saw 58 deaths during these same months. Cattle-stealing cases went down to 167 from 263 in early 2024. Thieves took 4,935 animals compared to 8,557 last year.
Kenya faces many problems fighting bandits. Illegal guns spread through rural areas, and markets exist where stolen animals sell easily. Politicians often stir up trouble between groups. People fight over water and grass during dry times, and bad roads and poor phone signals help criminals hide from police.
The government plans to build more schools and roads, and police will receive better tools to fight crime. CS Murkomen asked citizens to work with security teams and told leaders to stop using safety issues for political gain. Some Baringo area politicians had complained about rising crime despite these improvements.
Kenya faces many problems fighting bandits. Illegal guns spread through rural areas, and markets exist where stolen animals sell easily. Politicians often stir up trouble between groups. People fight over water and grass during dry times, and bad roads and poor phone signals help criminals hide from police.
The government plans to build more schools and roads, and police will receive better tools to fight crime. CS Murkomen asked citizens to work with security teams and told leaders to stop using safety issues for political gain. Some Baringo area politicians had complained about rising crime despite these improvements.
