The National Police Service (NPS) has reported significant progress in the ongoing disarmament initiative across Kenya’s volatile regions, with a notable surge in voluntary firearm surrenders.

On October 30, 2025, the NPS announced that “The ongoing disarmament initiative in Kerio Valley Sub-County continues to yield positive results.” This statement underscores the success of the amnesty program, which has gained momentum in addressing the proliferation of illegal arms in the region.

According to the NPS statement, on October 31, 2025, Tot Police Station received two further illegally held firearms, which were surrendered voluntarily, an AK-47 and a G3, from Kaben and Arror Locations.

Watch: NPS reports major progress in Kerio Valley disarmament exercise

This brings the total number of weapons recovered in Kerio Valley Sub-County to 290, along with 2,137 rounds of ammunition, reflecting the scale of the operation.

“The ongoing disarmament initiative in Kerio Valley Sub-County continues to yield positive results. Yesterday, Tot Police Station received two further illegally held firearms, which were surrendered voluntarily—an AK47 and a G3—from Kaben and Arror Locations.”

The NPS highlighted community involvement, stating, “The National Police Service appreciates the communities in Kerio Valley for their continued cooperation with the security agencies during this disarmament process.”

To sustain this effort, the NPS added, “We encourage them to continue sharing information that could lead to the recovery of more illegal firearms via the toll-free hotlines 999, 911, 112, or anonymously through #FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp 0709 570 000.”

Progress across the region

This progress builds on earlier successes in the region. Just three weeks prior, on October 11, 2025, the NPS reported that “security agencies in Baringo County have received another illegal firearm, as the ongoing amnesty and disarmament exercise continues to yield positive results.”

On October 10, 2025, a resident of Adome Village, Nakoko Sub-Location, Silale Location, voluntarily surrendered an AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine to security officers operating in the area.

This latest surrender increased the total number of firearms handed over to authorities in Baringo County to 75 AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, and 227 rounds of ammunition since the exercise began.

The NPS emphasised the importance of public participation, noting, “The National Police Service continues to commend residents who have heeded the government’s call to surrender illegal firearms, noting that the initiative remains key to promoting peace and stability in the region.”