Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Eliud Lagat visited Tseikuru Sub-county, Kitui County Sunday after gunmen attack and killed seven people.
The National Police Service (NPS) also strongly condemned a series of retaliatory attacks in Tseikuru Sub-county, Kitui County, that have left multiple people dead and heightened tensions between communities.
In the latest incident, seven villagers were shot and killed in an attack.
The attackers razed three shops, a petrol station and a motorcycle.
Following the daylight incident on Saturday, residents of Kwa Kamari and the surrounding areas have fled their homes, fearing further violence.
Police spokesman Michael Muchiri linked the violence to an escalating cycle of revenge attacks involving members of the Kamba and Somali communities.
According to the NPS, the violence began on March 29, 2026, when a 44-year-old Kamba herdsman was killed near Mwingi Game Reserve.
The following day, March 30, a suspected retaliatory attack left four members of the Somali community dead.
The latest and deadliest incident occurred on April 25 in Kwa Kamari area, where seven people—believed to be from the Kamba community—were killed.
Police described the killings as “senseless and needless,” warning that the pattern of revenge attacks must stop immediately.
Muchiri said the Inspector General Douglas Kanja has since deployed a high-level security team to the region, led by Deputy Inspector General Lagat, who is already on the ground overseeing operations.
Additional security reinforcements are also being dispatched to restore calm.
The NPS said investigations into the incidents will be conducted thoroughly to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
Authorities have called for restraint among residents and urged community leaders to promote peace and reconciliation amid rising tensions.
Members of the public with information have been asked to report to the nearest police station or use toll-free numbers 999 or 911, or anonymously share tips through the #FichuaKwaDCI platform.
The police service reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order while pursuing swift investigations and accountability.
Tension remained high in the area amid ongoing operations.
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