Commissioner Natembeya warns chiefs over colluding with bandits and cattle rustlers

Chiefs working in volatile areas of North Rift region who have turned a blind eye on banditry and cattle rustling activities have been put on notice in a bid to stamp out insecurity in the region.
Rift valley Regional Commissioner Gorge Natembeya has warned local administrators in the region who don’t fight to rustle in their areas of jurisdiction that they risk being sacked.
Natembeya reiterated the government’s commitment to eradicate the vices in the region.
“Residents in Laikipia, Samburu, Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot should be at the same level as other Kenyans and embrace education,” he said.
He called on chiefs to take responsibility and protect residents and their property so that vices are eradicated for development to be realized in the region.
“You should be aware of everything in your jurisdiction. You must be disciplined. Chiefs are civil servants and not bosses. Leadership is a privilege, not a right,” said Natembeya.
Speaking on Monday while meeting with administrators at Mtello hall in Kapenguria, Natembeya warned chiefs over colluding with bandits and cattle rustlers in the region.
“If livestock will be stolen from your area or stolen from elsewhere and hidden in your area you will be responsible and you are yourself a thief,” noted Natembeya.
He warned the administrators over laxity calling on them to identify and handover culprits to security organs.
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