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By: David Mumo, Mt. Kenya University
Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua has called for enhanced security measures in Mwingi North following the killing of a local resident by suspected armed camel herders in Tseikuru Ward.
Speaking at Kwa Kamari on June 8, the senator met residents and security officers in the wake of the death of Masika Mutemi, who was reportedly attacked while grazing his cattle at Itimba Ithei.
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Wambua condemned the incident and urged security agencies to take decisive action to protect residents from recurring attacks linked to armed bandits operating in the area.
The senator said residents of Itimba Ithei, Kaningo, Kwa Kamari, and other affected villages had expressed concerns over insecurity and demanded stronger protection from the government.
According to Wambua, one of the key resolutions reached during the meeting was the need for National Police Reservists (NPR) in Mwingi North to play a more effective role in safeguarding local communities.
He emphasized that residents should not be forced to abandon their homes due to fear of attacks and insisted that security remains a fundamental right for all Kenyans regardless of where they live.
“The lives of residents in Mwingi North are as important as those of any other Kenyan, and their security must be guaranteed,” he said.
The meeting was also attended by Mwingi North MP Paul Nzengu, who joined residents and local leaders in discussing ways of addressing the security challenges facing the region.
The latest incident comes amid growing concerns over bandit attacks in parts of Mwingi North, with leaders and residents continuing to call for increased security deployment and long-term solutions to restore peace in the area.
