The government launched a special intelligence-led, multi-agency security operation in Mukogodo Forest and its surrounding areas following a resurgence of insecurity along the Laikipia–Isiolo border.
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the move on Tuesday after touring Mukogodo in Laikipia County, where he met security officials, local leaders, community members and other stakeholders to assess the situation and agree on measures to restore stability.
Murkomen said that while significant gains have been made in restoring peace across the Kerio Valley and parts of Northern Kenya, a few isolated incidents have recently been reported in Mukogodo and neighbouring areas.
“The operation aims to apprehend criminals and their accomplices, recover illegal firearms and ammunition, retrieve stolen livestock, and restore law and order in the area,” the CS said.
He added that the government is also fast-tracking the rehabilitation of security roads and expanding mobile network coverage to improve accessibility and surveillance in the remote region.
Further, the capacity of National Police Reservists will be strengthened as part of broader efforts to enhance community-based security.
The CS was accompanied by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli, GSU Commandant Ranson Lolmodooni, OMU Commander Brigadier Alex Kiraguri, Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Dr Abdi Hassan, and Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi, among other senior security officials.
Laikipia leaders present during the meeting included Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere, Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, County MP Jane Kagiri, and former National Assembly Speaker Francis Ole Kaparo.
The government says the measures are aimed at consolidating peace, protecting lives and property, and ensuring long-term stability in the region.
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