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Ruto vows to disarm criminals, restore peace in Rift Valley

President William Ruto attending an interdenominational church service at Chesombur in West Pokot County, on January 4, 2025. [PCS]

President William Ruto has vowed to disarm all criminals in the Rift Valley and across the country, saying sustainable development cannot be achieved without peace, unity and stability.

The President spoke on Sunday while attending an interdenominational church service at Chesombur in West Pokot County, where he said the government has made significant progress in restoring peace in the Kerio Valley, a region that for decades has been plagued by deadly banditry and inter-communal conflicts.

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