Police recover another illegal firearm
By Joel Masibo, November 29, 2025Police in Laikipia County have received an illegally held firearm that was voluntarily surrendered in the Louniek area of Kirima Sub-County.
According to the National Police Service statement issued on Saturday, November 29, 2025, the surrender highlights the community’s growing confidence in the ongoing peace and disarmament initiatives led by the government.
Successful recovery
”The surrendered weapon, an AK-47 rifle with one empty magazine, has been placed in safe custody at Olmoran Police Station pending further administrative action. This latest surrender contributes to the ongoing progress in Kirima Sub-County, where a total of 10 illegal firearms have now been voluntarily surrendered,” the NPS confirmed.
”These include nine AK-47 rifles, one carbine rifle, 56 rounds of ammunition, 13 magazines, and one bayonet, reflecting the sustained impact of collaborative security efforts in the region,” the statement added.
This comes shortly after a member of the public from the Luoniek area on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, voluntarily surrendered an illegal AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and three rounds of ammunition at Olmoran Police Station in Laikipia County.
More firearms recovered
On Friday, November 14, 2025, police in Baringo County, the National Police Service (NPS), also received four illegally held firearms, which were voluntarily surrendered in Orus Location, Tiaty East Sub-County. This surrender reflects the community’s growing trust in ongoing government-led peace and disarmament efforts.
The rifles were handed over together with four magazines and eight rounds of ammunition. All items have been placed in secure custody pending further administrative action.
The recovery contributed to the continuous progress in Baringo County, where a total of 396 illegal firearms and 1,503 rounds of ammunition have now been surrendered through collaborative security operations.
Following the latest recovery of illegal firearms, the NPS appreciates the cooperation of local leaders and community members, whose ongoing support is vital to strengthening regional stability and promoting peaceful coexistence.
At the same time, members of the public are encouraged to share any information that may aid in the further recovery of illegal firearms and strengthen community safety.
Meanwhile, security agencies and local administrations are working to restore peace in bandit-hit parts of the country, mostly Northern Kenya and some regions in the Rift Valley.