The government has declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, and West Pokot following recent banditry attacks that have claimed dozens of lives.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi said the curfew shall apply between 6.00 pm to 6.00 a.m with effect from June 4, 2022.
The curfew will affect five wards in Elgeyo Marakwet as government moves to tackle banditry in Kerio Valley.
Tot, Chesongoch, Tirap, Kapyego and Arror wards of West Sub-County are also targeted .
Matiangi has also banned any kind of gatherings over the 30-day-period the curfew will be in force.
“Under this Order, there shall be no public gatherings, processions or movement either alone or as a group during the period of the curfew,” Matiangi said.
In Baringo County, Tiaty West Sub-County, Entire Tiaty East Sub-County, and some parts of Baringo North Sub-County will be targeted for the curfew.
In West Pokot County the order shall apply in Chesegon and Sigor wards.