The Interior boss, Kipchumba Murkomen, just ordered a full country vetting of all County Rangers. This comes from reports that some have been using their guns for illegal stuff. He announced while laying down new rules for Narok County, specifically to deal with a flood of illegal weapons held by regular people. He named the areas of Kilgoris, Kuria East, Kuria West, and Emurua Dikirr, telling civilians there to turn in their illegal firearms right away.
Murkomen stated that no place would be allowed to become lawless. He said he is sending a policy order to the Inspector General of Police. Every ranger will get checked again, and they will have a clear chain of command. They will answer directly to the National Police Service from now on. He had a meeting with government officers and security teams in Siteti, within Trans Mara South, to plan how to get displaced people back home safely.
The surrender call is part of a push for lasting peace in that region. He warned that anyone selling illegal guns or bullets would face serious consequences. People have already handed in five firearms and fourteen bullets after President Ruto told them to. Murkomen said that amount is basically nothing, pointing out that there are probably close to a hundred illegal guns still out there. Security teams have direct orders to collect every remaining illegal weapon.
These steps follow his official declaration that parts of Trans Mara West and South are now disturbed and dangerous security zones. That status will last for thirty days.
Murkomen stated that no place would be allowed to become lawless. He said he is sending a policy order to the Inspector General of Police. Every ranger will get checked again, and they will have a clear chain of command. They will answer directly to the National Police Service from now on. He had a meeting with government officers and security teams in Siteti, within Trans Mara South, to plan how to get displaced people back home safely.
The surrender call is part of a push for lasting peace in that region. He warned that anyone selling illegal guns or bullets would face serious consequences. People have already handed in five firearms and fourteen bullets after President Ruto told them to. Murkomen said that amount is basically nothing, pointing out that there are probably close to a hundred illegal guns still out there. Security teams have direct orders to collect every remaining illegal weapon.
These steps follow his official declaration that parts of Trans Mara West and South are now disturbed and dangerous security zones. That status will last for thirty days.
