The Interior bigwig Kipchumba Murkomen did a Christmas photo-op with security forces in Baringo. He showed up at the Todo Kenya Defence Forces camp in Kolowa with deputy inspectors general like Eliud Lagat and Gilbert Masengeli. They shared a meal with officers from the multi-agency team running Operation Maliza Uhalifu, the initiative against banditry in the North Rift.
This visit was framed as a morale booster for troops stuck in a volatile zone over the holidays. The officers, who are usually away from their families, apparently appreciated the gesture. Senior officials praised their work tackling cattle rustling and armed groups in rough conditions.
The whole thing is part of that ongoing operation combining military, police, and reservists to flush out criminals and seize illegal guns. Beyond just raids, the strategy leans on community intel and local engagement. Murkomen used the moment to repeat standard government talking points about bringing peace to the region for development to happen. It was a rare bit of perceived solidarity from top brass, though obviously a staged one.
This visit was framed as a morale booster for troops stuck in a volatile zone over the holidays. The officers, who are usually away from their families, apparently appreciated the gesture. Senior officials praised their work tackling cattle rustling and armed groups in rough conditions.
The whole thing is part of that ongoing operation combining military, police, and reservists to flush out criminals and seize illegal guns. Beyond just raids, the strategy leans on community intel and local engagement. Murkomen used the moment to repeat standard government talking points about bringing peace to the region for development to happen. It was a rare bit of perceived solidarity from top brass, though obviously a staged one.
