12 illegal immigrants arrested in Kitale

Twelve aliens have been arrested in Kitale town during an operation to nab illegal immigrants in Trans-Nzoia County.

County Commander Lillian Okembo said those arrested were Sudanese nationals living in the country without necessary documents.

The aliens had rented houses at Kibomet estate but lacked documents permitting them to live in the country.

The officers warned landlords against accommodating aliens and criminals, saying they will be prosecuted.

"The owners of houses rented by aliens will face the law and I direct that landlords scrutinise identification cards of the new tenants before they allow them to move into their houses," she said.