KDF reviews North Rift security operations amid banditry threat
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has reviewed security operations in the North Rift as the military sustains deployments against banditry, with Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru highlighting persistent resource conflicts and plans to improve access to insecurity-hit areas. In an update published on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the military said Commander of the Kenya Army, […]
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has reassessed security measures in the North Rift region amid ongoing banditry concerns, with a focus on troop readiness and resource access. During a visit on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Lieutenant General David Ketter, Commander of the Kenya Army, inspected forces operating under Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) at Kacheliba and Kainuk Forward Operating Bases.
Ketter emphasized the importance of vigilance, discipline, and mission focus, urging soldiers to remain vigilant and prepared to counter persistent threats.
Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru, speaking during Mazingira Day events in Laikipia on October 10, 2026, highlighted the ongoing struggle for pasture and water resources as a key driver of bandit-related conflicts in the region. Mariru disclosed that the KDF was working to open previously inaccessible roads to improve access to security-sensitive areas.
The military's commitment to maintaining a mission-ready force remains steadfast as it confronts banditry in Laikipia and Baringo counties. While specific operational metrics, such as arrests or weapon recoveries, were not provided, the KDF update confirms the continued presence of security forces in the North Rift.
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