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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has today hosted leaders from the banditry zones in North Rift as part of the government’s bid to find a lasting solution to the menace.
The meeting comes in the wake of a statement by President William Ruto on longstanding insecurity in the region as a result of cattle rustling and banditry.
“Our discussion was on ways to combat cattle rusting and other related challenges in their region,” he said.
Those present were elected leaders from West Pokot and Tiaty Baringo.
Kindiki said the meeting was in line with the Presidential directive.
While in Turkana for a food distribution programme at the weekend, President William Ruto noted with concern the increased insecurity in the area.
“I know those who run the cattle rustling schemes are watching me now. I am warning you against trying my temper. You will face my full wrath,” he said.
“We are tired of our people dying and students dropping out of school. We will cattle rustling with whatever it takes.”