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Duale gazettes deployment of KDF in North Rift

Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has gazetted the deployment of Kenya defence Forces (KDF) to North Rift to contain banditry after President Ruto ordered a joint operation with the National Police Service.

In the notice dated Monday, February 13, Duale said KDF would help the National Police Service deal with the security emergency in Turkana, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, Laikipia and Samburu Counties.

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