Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has declared war against the persistent problem of banditry and livestock theft that has plagued the nation for far too long.

Speaking in Laikipia county on Friday, Kindiki vowed that the current administration, led by President William Ruto, would put an end to the scourge of cattle rustling definitively and decisively.

“The problem of banditry and livestock theft has been a problem for a long time. Previous administrations have attempted to eradicate it without success. I want to assure you that it is the administration of President William Ruto, in this first term, that will decisively and with finality end the shame of cattle rustling,” declared Minister Kindiki.

The CS urged the public not to lose hope in the face of isolated incidents of livestock theft and emphasized the importance of citizens partnering with security officers to combat the issue effectively.

“When citizens and security officers are on the same team, it will be easy to deal with criminals. And the war we have declared against banditry is not a war against any community, religion, or clan. Criminals have no tribe, and cattle rustlers have no religion or clan,” he added.