President William Ruto ordered civilians in Baringo County to surrender illegal firearms immediately or face serious consequences. He spoke at a rally in Kabarnet Town and said his government will no longer accept armed crime that has long disrupted the North Rift region. Security forces have already identified those holding unlicensed weapons and will act if they do not comply.
Ruto said 600 illegal guns were turned in during an earlier amnesty, but many remain. He warned residents that the state knows who still has weapons and urged them to hand them over. Additional police officers have been sent to the area to protect communities. The president also told Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to ensure all firearms come under government control.
Baringo has suffered years of banditry and cattle rustling, especially in Tiaty and Baringo North and South. The violence has killed dozens, displaced families, and hurt local trade and schooling.
Ruto said 600 illegal guns were turned in during an earlier amnesty, but many remain. He warned residents that the state knows who still has weapons and urged them to hand them over. Additional police officers have been sent to the area to protect communities. The president also told Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to ensure all firearms come under government control.
Baringo has suffered years of banditry and cattle rustling, especially in Tiaty and Baringo North and South. The violence has killed dozens, displaced families, and hurt local trade and schooling.
