Banditry in North Rift proves hard nut to crack for Ruto

Kenya Defense Forces escort the convoy carrying the body of the late Joseph Kibet, Head Teacher of Kagir Primary School, along the Chemoe-Kagir road for his burial ceremony at Kagir village in Baringo North on February 29, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to deal with banditry in the North Rift during the 2022 campaigns.

Led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the leaders vowed to deal with insecurity in the North Rift within the first 90 days of the Kenya Kwanza administration.