We will root out banditry in Samburu – Kindiki

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed government’s commitment to rid Samburu county of banditry and fully restore peace.

Speaking on Tuesday after the commissioning of Maralal municipal market and inspection of the ongoing construction of Yamo dam, Kindiki said the government will also ensure the residents can go about with their lives without fear of being attacked.

He insisted that while security challenges remain in the county, the new Interior Cabinet secretary has assured him that he will work with local security officials to ensure they get peace.

The Deputy President said that he would not be at peace until the day security will be fully restored in Samburu.

“We still have security challenges and we have talked with the new Cabinet Secretary and he has assured me that he will come to Samburu because he must work with security agencies here so that we finish the remaining bit.

“I will not be at peace until the day people of Samburu will be sleeping in peace, and we ensure Samburu is as peaceful as other parts of the country,” Kindiki said.

During the development visit of Samburu, Kindiki the government is focused on equitable distribution of development projects to elevate the nation’s socio-economic growth.

He insisted that every part of the country, including Samburu will benefit from key development projects aimed at transforming the lives of all Kenyans.

“My work is to assist the President to deliver development to the people of Kenya, and I will ensure Samburu is not left behind and benefits from development like every other part of our country,” he said.

Banditry and cattle rustling continues to be one of the biggest challenges the county faces to date, as well as other counties including Isiolo, Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet among others.

While he served as Interior CS, Kindiki made over 20 visits to Samburu where he held meeting with local leaders and security officials as they strategised on how to bring the vice to an end.

This responsibility now lies in the hands of Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen.