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Murkomen announces new plan for Kerio Valley after peace restoration

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared that peace and security have been restored in the Kerio Valley, announcing a development masterplan featuring 550 kilometres of roads, nine modern markets and 3,000 affordable housing units in Elgeyo Marakwet County. In a statement on his X account on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Murkomen said the government […]

Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has emphasized the need for accelerated infrastructure development in the Kerio Valley, stating that investments in roads and other essential services are crucial for maintaining security and fostering economic growth. During the launch of the Kipsaraman-Kinyach Road and the commencement of the Baringo North Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project in Kinyach, Baringo North Constituency, Murkomen praised President William Ruto for directing the National Security Council to prioritize development in communities that have ceased engaging in cattle rustling and other criminal activities.

He noted that the government should bolster security efforts by complementing them with tangible development projects that provide residents with opportunities to enhance their livelihoods. Murkomen commended local chiefs, elders, and residents for their collaboration with the Government in enhancing security, asserting that their joint efforts have successfully removed all illegal firearms from the Kerio Valley.

He reiterated that President Ruto is the only leader who understands that development is the sole solution to addressing banditry in the area, urging him to prioritize the construction and enhancement of key roads linking communities in the Kerio Valley.

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