Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has directed chiefs and assistant chiefs in banditry zones to work with security agencies in mopping up illegal guns.
While speaking in Baragoi town, Samburu County on Sunday December 3, warned that the Government will not tolerate wanton killings by criminals practicing outdated practices.
Further, the second in command noted that banditry was intolerable and will be dealt with firmly.
“We cannot accept banditry. The killing of fellow Kenyans, children, and attacking women because of outdated practices is unacceptable,” said Gachagua.
While challenging the national administrators to enforce the law in their areas of jurisdiction, the DP said action will be taken against those who will be lax in discharging their duties.
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“Those who still engage in these practices will face the full wrath of the government. Those still with illegal guns must return them. The chiefs and sub-chiefs have firm instructions to ensure there are no illegal guns in their areas,” added the DP.
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During the Sunday mass in Samburu, DP Gachagua said security would be beefed up for residents to partake in the Christmas festivities without fear of attacks.
“We will not allow anyone to disturb peace in Baragoi and other areas in the region during this Christmas season. This is a country under the rule of law. The people of Baragoi and Samburu must enjoy peace,” he said.
Nonetheless, Baragoi has largely remained peaceful because of the security interventions the government has put in place in the region over the last one year.
The Deputy President also said the Government is closely working with the county government to repair roads destroyed by El Nino rains.
“The Cabinet Secretary for Roads Kipchumba Murkomen will be in the county this week to assess the situation and ensure repair works commence,” he said.
Likewise, the deputy president noted that residents lacking food will also receive relief food, adding that 800 bags of maize and rice as well as 300 bags of beans was already on the way for distribution in the county.
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The DP was flanked by Samburu Deputy Governor Gabriel Leneywesi, host Senator Steve Lelegwe, Area MP Eli Letipila (Samburu North), Samburu County MP Pauline Lenguris, Ken Aramat (Narok East MP), Onesmus Ngogoyo (Kajiado North MP), Kajiado Senator Seki Lenku, Host MCA Jeremiah Leitoro (Elbarta Ward) and other MCAs from the county, for the Sunday Mass and fundraiser for construction of a pastoral center.
Similarly, the area leaders said they would support the government in enforcing security measures for development to prosper in the county.
“This is our government because we voted for it. Security in Baragoi has improved since the government came in power. We are fully behind it to ensure long-lasting peace and development,” said Samburu County MP Pauline Lenguris.
In addition, Samburu deputy Governor Gabriel Leneywesi said good working relationship between the county and national government had ensured improved security.
