JOINT SECURITY MEETING HELD IN KAINUK
County Security Committees from Turkana and West Pokot Counties convened a high-level joint meeting in Kainuk on Thursday to deliberate on the persistent insecurity along the inter-county border. The discussions centred on cross-border banditry, the proliferation of illegal firearms, and emerging threats that are undermining peace despite the ongoing Maliza Uhalifu initiative. The meeting underscored the need for coordinated action, strengthened community–police relations, and strict adherence to the rule of law.
It was agreed that seamless cooperation between the National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) and security agencies is key to effective command and control, while timely reporting of incidents remains critical for rapid response. To maintain professionalism, officers were reminded to remain neutral and loyal to the Government of Kenya, free from tribal or political affiliations. The chain of command was also reaffirmed, with National Police Reservists (NPRs) placed under the authority of the Sub-County Police Commander and directly supervised by Officer Commanding Station (OCS).
A one-week ultimatum was issued for communities to surrender illegal firearms voluntarily; failure to do so will result in a forceful disarmament exercise. In addition, a fresh vetting of all NPRs will be undertaken to enhance integrity, accountability, and professionalism within the service. Also present were Sub-County Security Committees from both counties, Unit Commanders, OCSs, Assistant County Commissioners (ACCs), Chiefs, and Assistant Chiefs. The meeting concluded peacefully, with all stakeholders committing to uphold the resolutions and align their efforts with national security directives.
The National Police Service remains committed to collaborative action in restoring peace and stability along the Turkana–West Pokot border and urges members of the public to support security operations by sharing information through the toll-free hotlines: 999, 911, 112, #FichuaKwaDCI 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp 0709 570 000.
