The Ministry of Interior has declared thirteen areas in Marsabit County as security disturbed and dangerous due to insecurity in the region.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the announcement in a notice dated Thursday, July 10, citing the authority granted under the National Police Service Act.
"In exercise of the powers conferred by section 106 (6) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, in consultation with the National Security Council, extends the declaration made on 9th May, 2025, declaring parts of Marsabit County as security disturbed and dangerous," the notice read.
The affected areas are Hillo Gorgora, Hillo Orofa, Hillo Walkite, Hillo Tanzania, Hillo Irress Abamartille and Hillo Gootu.
Others are Hillo Tessum Qalicha, Hillo Karray, Hillo Hudda, Hillo Qoranjido, Hillo Irress Shindia, Hillo Rabaalee and Hillo Godde Haroressa.
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Murkomen noted that the directive, which came into effect on Friday, July 11, will remain valid for 30 days.
However, he added that the government reserves the right to withdraw or extend it depending on the prevailing security situation.
"This notice shall take effect on the 11th July, 2025, as from 6.30 p.m., for a period of thirty (30) days and may, at any time be withdrawn or continued in force for such further period as the Cabinet Secretary may, in each case, by notice in the Gazette direct," the notice added.
At the same time, the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has banned possession of firearms in the aforementioned areas.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 106 (2) (a) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, the Inspector-General of National Police Service prohibits the possession of arms in the following parts of Marsabit County declared as security disturbed and dangerous," he said in a gazette notice.
Additionally, Kanja directed residents in the affected areas to surrender any firearms they own to nearby police or administrative offices.
“On the taking effect of this notice, all inhabitants of the said areas are ordered, with immediate effect, to surrender all arms in their possession to the nearest Police Station, Police Post, Police Camp and National Government Administration offices during the hours of the day for safe custody,” he added.
Kanja assured the public that all surrendered weapons will be returned once the ban is lifted or the ongoing security operation comes to an end.
“All arms surrendered shall be returned to their owners upon the revocation or termination of this notice,” he further said.
