Banditry Victims in Baringo County Appeal for Support
Hundreds of families displaced by relentless banditry attacks in Baringo County have made a desperate appeal for humanitarian support and enhanced security. The victims, currently sheltered in temporary camps, are facing a severe shortage of food, clean water, and medicine. Many were forced to flee their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs, leaving behind their livelihoods and farms.
The displaced families narrated their ordeal, highlighting how armed raiders drove them away from their ancestral lands, stealing their livestock and destroying property. They are now appealing to the national government, well-wishers, and non-governmental organizations to provide immediate relief in the form of food, tents, and bedding. Additionally, they are calling for a permanent security solution that would allow them to return to their homes and rebuild their lives without fear.
Local administrators have acknowledged the crisis and are working to profile the affected families for targeted assistance. The County Commissioner has assured the victims that the government is aware of their plight and is working on both short-term relief and a long-term security strategy. However, the victims insist that the pace of intervention is too slow, and without urgent help, their situation could deteriorate into a full-blown humanitarian crisis.