Police in Isiolo North Sub-County have shot dead two suspected bandits after a livestock raid turned into a gunfight with the bandits in Leparua village. According to police reports, the attackers targeted the homestead of Gitonga Mbatia before residents raised an alarm. This prompted a swift response from security officers within the area. The incident
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has launched a major multi-agency operation aimed at curbing banditry and cattle rustling in parts of Meru, Isiolo, Samburu, and Laikipia counties. The move comes after a series of violent incidents, which have seen lives lost, residents injured, and livestock stolen. In a statement issued on March 21, 2026, NPS highlighted