Nairobi -- The ongoing multi-agency security operation in the North Rift region has led to a 62 percent reduction in cattle rustling, the Ministry of Interior has said.

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Kenya: Multi-Agency Security Operation in North Rift Reduces Cattle Rustling By 62pc, Interior Ministry Says

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The government has announced significant progress in its ongoing security operation aimed at restoring peace in the banditry-affected North Rift region. Since the launch of Operation Maliza Uhalifu in February 2023 by then Interior CS Prof Kithure Kindiki, the operation has reportedly achieved a 62 percent reduction in cattle rustling, with the number of stolen livestock dropping from 63,054 to 23,668. Conducted by the National Police Service (N…

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Operation Maliza Uhalifu: Govt Reports Success in Restoring Peace in North Rift  - Nairobi Wire

The government has announced a 62% reduction in cattle rustling incidents across the North Rift region, attributing the improvement to the ongoing Maliza Uhalifu North Rift security operation. According to the Ministry of Interior, the operation has recovered 172 illegal firearms and 10,173 livestock, marking significant progress in curbing banditry and violence in the affected areas. Launched in February 2023, Operation Maliza Uhalifu North Rif…

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Government Reports 62% Drop In Cattle Rustling In North Rift

The ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) in the North Rift has made significant progress since its launch in February last year. According to the Interior Ministry, the security situation in the once volatile region has improved due to the multi-agency security approach. During mop-up operations, 172 illegal firearms were seized, and 10,173 livestock were recovered Security officers on the ground have also successfully disarmed hundreds of ban…

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Operation Maliza Uhalifu: 172 firearms seized, 10,173 livestock recovered in North Rift

The government, through the Ministry of Interior, has revealed that cattle rustling in the North Rift region has been reduced by 62 per cent.  In a statement on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the ministry attributed the reduction to the government security initiative dubbed Operation Maliza Uhalifu which targeted escalating banditry, cattle rustling, and violence in nine counties. The counties included Baringo, Turkana, Samburu, Elgeyo Marakwet, …

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Operation Maliza Uhalifu: Govt says cattle rustling has been reduced by 62%

The cattle rustling cases in the North Rift Valley have dropped by 62 per cent from 63,054 stolen livestock to 23,668, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has said in a statement. The ministry added that the government security initiatives through Operation Maliza Uhalifu deployed the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Defence […] The post 250 people arrested, 172 firearms recovered in Maliza Uhalifu Operation 2024 firs…

Kenya: Multi-Agency Security Operation in North Rift Reduces Cattle Rustling By 62pc, Interior Ministry Says

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