Government extends security operation in Marsabit for 30 more days
The notice, made under Section 106(6) of the National Police Service Act, gives security agencies continued authority to maintain heightened operations and presence in these localities.
The Interior Ministry has extended the designation of several areas in Marsabit County as security disturbed and dangerous, citing the need for continued operations in the region. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the extension through a gazette notice dated 10th July 2025, following consultations with the National Security Council.
The order, which first took effect on 9th May 2025, will now continue for another thirty days beginning July 11 at 6:30 p.m., with the possibility of further extension or withdrawal at the Cabinet Secretary’s discretion.
“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 stated.
The affected locations are Hillo Gorgora, Hillo Orofa, Hillo Walkite, Hillo Tanzania, Hillo Irress Abamartille, Hillo Gootu, Hillo Tessum Qalicha, Hillo Karray, Hillo Hudda, Hillo Qoranjido, Hillo Irress Shindia, Hillo Rabaalee, and Hillo Godde Haroressa.
The notice, made under Section 106(6) of the National Police Service Act, gives security agencies continued authority to maintain heightened operations and presence in these localities.
“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shall take effect on the 11th July, 2025, as from 6.30 p.m., for a period of thirty (30) days and may, at any time be withdrawn or continued in force for such further period as the Cabinet Secretary may, in each case, by notice in the Gazette direct,” Murkomen stated.
The 13 areas are located within the general Hillo area in the Dabel Location of the Golbo Division within Marsabit County.
Law enforcement officers from different security agencies continue to patrol the area. As it stands, access to and activities in the aforementioned areas are limited.
The government had earlier declared the listed areas as disturbed due to persistent cases of banditry, violence, and inter-community conflict, which have left residents vulnerable and disrupted normal life.
The renewed declaration allows for the deployment of additional security resources and measures, including disarmament, patrols, and intelligence-led operations aimed at restoring peace in the troubled northern regio
