President Uhuru deploys KDF soldiers to battle bandits after weeks of pain, tears

President Uhuru Kenyatta inspects a guard of honour during the pass-out ceremony of police recruits at Administration Police Training College, Embakasi, Nairobi

President Uhuru Kenyatta has deployed the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to beef up security in parts of Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Pokot and Laikipia counties.

He announced that the National Security Council – which he chairs – has authorised the immediate deployment of KDF to support the National Police Service in restoration of law and order in the disturbed areas.