For the nineth time, President William Ruto reaffirmed the government's determination to end banditry in the unrest-plagued North Rift region.

PHOTO | COURTESY President William Ruto sends a fire warning to the North bandits

In response to the most recent event, in which four people, including three police officers, were killed in Turkana, Ruto stated on Sunday that his administration would do all possible to rid the area of bandits.

The Head of State declared that his government would increase its efforts to bring calm to the area facing frequent banditry attacks and cattle rustling.

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During a public appearance in Nakuru, Ruto declared, "We've made measures to ensure that we deal decisively with the few individuals who continue to test our commitment by frightening the country so that we secure the lives of Kenyans."

To end the banditry threat that has continued to claim lives, Ruto said he had ordered Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to set up camp in the North Rift.

PHOTO | COURTESY President William Ruto says he ordered Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to set up camp in the North Rift to help curb banditry

Criminal gangs have maintained control in the Kerio Valley Belt's Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, and Turkana Counties despite efforts by previous governments to address the banditry and cattle rustling threats in the area.

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The administration has disclosed plans to establish a specialized monitoring and surveillance team to manage the battle against banditry and crime in some areas of the nation.

On February 6, CS Kindiki stated that the government is utilizing land and air assets, drone surveillance technology, current personal protection gear, community-based intelligence, and rustler and bandit neutralization.

Kindiki stated, "I have constituted a Slightly elevated Combat Banditry Land and Air Team (LAT) equipped with a Briefing Room at the Department Headquarters to oversee daily progress in this war and guarantee the success of this National endeavour.

PHOTO | COURTESY  Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to set up camp in the North Rift.

The Interior CS announced that the government would implement a strategic plan to open up the North Rift region over the short and long terms.

He declared that to "address fundamental developmental imbalances in our Country," the administration will embark on social and economic construction projects.

Kindiki promised to supervise the comprehensive and long-term eradication of robbery and cattle theft in Kenya.

We are determined to get rid of them and the danger they present to our country's efforts to find peace and growth, he added, adding that neither their sporadic stunts nor the praise they receive from a tiny number of doubters will change our minds.