Security agencies in Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet Cave confirmed receiving two illegal firearms, which were voluntarily surrendered by members of the public on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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‎This action comes amid the ongoing disarmament and peace-building efforts in the banditry-hit North Rift region.
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‎In a statement released by the National Police Service on Saturday, October 4, 2025, one firearm was surrendered in Tiaty Central Sub-County, Baringo County, and handed over to police through the local administration.
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‎”The weapon has been secured by the sub-county security team as part of the sustained recovery efforts under ‘Operation Rudisha Bunduki’. Similarly, in Elgeyo Marakwet County, one firearm and an empty magazine were voluntarily surrendered to security agencies in Marakwet East Sub-County,” the statement said.
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‎According to the NPS, these recoveries reflect the growing cooperation between security agencies, community elders, and residents in promoting peace and security within the region.

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‎The latest unfolding happens after police in Kolowa, Baringo County, also received three firearms, which were voluntarily surrendered by members of the public on Sunday, September 28,  2025.
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‎In a statement, the National Police Service said: “The firearms—AK-47 rifles, complete with magazines and eight rounds of ammunition—were handed over to the sub-county security team through the cooperation of local peace structures in Kipnai Location.”
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‎The recovered rifles and ammunition have since been secured for safe custody. This latest surrender contributes to the ongoing disarmament and peacebuilding efforts aimed at restoring lasting security in the Kerio Valley region.

Operation bearing fruits

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‎In a similar operation, Police in Tot, Elgeyo Marakwet County, have also received nine firearms and 120 rounds of ammunition, which were voluntarily surrendered by members of the community on Sunday,  September 27,  2025.
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‎The firearms, which included eight AK-47 rifles and one G3 rifle, were handed over to the Sub-County Security team through the cooperation of local Peace Committees in Arror, Chesuman, and Mokoro Locations.
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‎The recovered rifles and ammunition have since been secured for safe custody. This latest surrender adds to the ongoing disarmament exercise tally, bringing the total so far to 249 illegal firearms, 1,758 rounds of ammunition, and one firearm grenade (FRG).
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‎National Police Service commends the continued cooperation of the public, elders, and peace committees, and encourages further support in advancing peace through information sharing and the voluntary surrender of illegal firearms.
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‎The Service has also  commended the continued collaboration of local leaders, elders, and residents, and urged the public to support ‘Operation Rudisha Bunduki’ by sharing information anonymously.