Police Establish Permanent Security Camps in Kitui to Curb Deadly Retaliatory Attacks

The National Police Service (NPS) announced plans to establish permanent security camps in Kitui County after a wave of bandit attacks. The decision was made during a high-level security meeting on June 6, 2026, attended by senior police officials including Patrick Tito. The attacks, which began in March 2026, resulted in multiple deaths, including 7 people killed on April 26, and involved retaliatory strikes between pastoralist and local communities. The camps aim to enhance surveillance and rapid response.