Joint press statement with the Narok County security team

Narok County’s government, led by County Commissioner Isaac Masinde, has announced a series of security escalations following the killing of a resident in K24 Estate. In a joint press statement, county officials revealed that the victim, Lawrence Nkodidio, was fatally attacked outside his home — prompting an urgent security meeting to address the rising crime in Narok Town. Narok County Government
According to the statement, police have ramped up patrols across Narok over the past two months, leading to the arrest of 382 people, which has helped reduce theft and burglary rates. Narok County Government The authorities said they are investigating Nkodidio’s murder with utmost urgency, and have already detained two suspects who are assisting with the probe. Narok County Government To strengthen security infrastructure, the county plans to establish a police post in the K24 area, which will improve response times and visible presence on the ground. Narok County Government
Beyond policing, Narok County is calling on residents to work more closely with law enforcement. Officials urged citizens to report suspicious behavior promptly, emphasizing that continued cooperation will be critical to restoring safety and peace. Narok County Government The county also denied circulating claims that any ethnic community was being unfairly targeted — stressing that crime control is being handled neutrally across all areas of Narok. Narok County Government
Looking ahead, the security team has laid out further plans: engaging landlords to register all tenants, repairing street lights in poorly lit estates, and encouraging property owners to install CCTV cameras. Narok County Government These measures, the county argues, are critical to creating a safer environment and preventing a recurrence of violent incidents that have shaken the community.