Kenyan President William Ruto has strongly said that the government will deal tightly with illegal arms in the country at large.
Speaking on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the State House in Nakuru county, when he met leaders from Baringo and Nakuru counties respectively to discuss critical issues including security concerns.
The Head of State further said special focus will be paid to the North Rift where cattle rustling and banditry have become uncontrolled.
“We must move forward together as a country. This is possible when we confront a few elements causing insecurity in the country at large,” President Ruto said.
At State House in Nakuru, Ruto said leaders must endeavour to nurture peace for the transformation of the country for the development agenda.
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He also warned those behind cattle rustling to surrender or face the full force of Kenya’s law.
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on the other hand said that they will continue working with elected leaders, their political leaning notwithstanding, for the development of Kenya.
The Head of State explained that he will continue engaging with leaders “as we focus on the delivery of services that are of importance to the people”.
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President William Ruto was accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Governors Susan Kihika (Nakuru) and Benjamin Cheboi (Baringo), MPs, MCAs, and Grassroots Political leaders from Nakuru and Baringo counties.