By Issa Hussein - Reporter
Kenya, August 6, 2026 - Kenya's elite Special Operations Group (SOG) has seized more than 2,000 illegal firearms and 15,000 rounds of ammunition in ongoing operations targeting bandits and terrorists, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said.
Speaking during a visit to the SOG training facility at Kamanga in Samburu County, Murkomen hailed the unit for its role in restoring security in areas once plagued by banditry and violent crime.
"The Special Operations Group has made an indelible mark in our fight against banditry and terrorism," he said, noting that the unit has continued to confront violent extremism, dismantle organised criminal networks, combat cross-border crime and curb drug trafficking through multi-agency operations.
Murkomen said the recovery of more than 2,000 firearms and 15,000 rounds of ammunition demonstrates the effectiveness of the specialised unit in disrupting criminal activities and enhancing public safety.
He added that improved security had enabled residents in previously banditry-prone regions to resume their daily lives without fear.
The Cabinet Secretary said the government would continue investing in modern security infrastructure, equipping officers with advanced capabilities and improving their welfare to strengthen the country's security response.
"I was pleased to see firsthand the rigorous training that makes the Special Operations Group effective and the results of their good work," he said.
The visit was attended by National Intelligence Service Director-General Noordin Ali, Administration Police Service Deputy Inspector-General Gilbert Masengeli and other senior security officials.
The Special Operations Group is one of Kenya's specialised security units tasked with responding to high-risk threats, including terrorism, armed banditry and other organised crimes.
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