State Steps Up Fight Against Insecurity as Over 1,000 Illegal Firearms Surrendered

Kenya, 2 December 2025 - The government has recovered more than 1,000 illegally owned firearms from criminals in less than five months, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed, marking one of the clearest signs of progress in the country’s security campaign.

Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during the national Jukwaa la Usalama briefing, Mr Murkomen said the rapid disarmament has been driven largely by community-level cooperation — particularly the often-overlooked work of assistant chiefs, chiefs and village elders.

In a rare moment of public appreciation, the CS credited these local administrators for “walking shoulder-to-shoulder with security agencies” to curb banditry, disrupt criminal networks and help dismantle terror-linked groups operating near Kenya’s borders.

“We continue to face threats from terror groups and banditry in various parts of the country, especially along border areas,” he said.

“But our teams are working tirelessly, and I wish to thank the assistant chiefs and chiefs in affected regions. Their partnership with the police has been critical in addressing these challenges.”

Mr Murkomen noted that despite persistent attacks in Meru, Samburu and Isiolo, targeted interventions have begun to bear fruit — particularly in the Kerio Valley, where coordinated operations and community policing have reduced incidents significantly.