The government has imposed a month-long curfew in parts of Garissa county due to increased incidences of criminal attacks fuelled by land disputes.

In a statement yesterday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i said additional security agencies have also been mobilised and deployed to the area. “In accordance with Section 8(1) and Section 3 of the Public Order Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government has ordered a 6pm to 6am curfew for a period of 30 days effective Wednesday, March 23.”

Areas affected are Bulla Mzuri and Bulla Othan, both in Waberi East Location of Garissa Sub-county, Bulla Tawakal in Waberi West location and Bulla Rakhama in Iftin location.

The CS has ordered for immediate suspension of all land survey, adjudications, issuance of title deeds and transactions in the disturbed area until further notice. 

Matiang’i further ordered for immediate recruitment and deployment of chiefs to Tawakal and Bulla Mzuri locations.

Garissa County Commissioner Boaz Cherutich (pictured) attributed such attacks to land disputes and warned that those behind the disputes will face the law.