The Narok CC says recent reports of violence are exaggerated; attributes most murder cases to GBV and alcoholism.

A landmark study on crime dynamics in Narok County, conducted in April 2019 and published today, has identified boda boda-related incidents, alcohol abuse, and sexual violence as the primary drivers of insecurity. The ‘Narok County Crime and Violence Rapid Assessment,’ led by researcher Kennedy Mkutu, was funded under the Kenya Accountable Devolution Program (KADP) to inform local prevention strategies. The report highlights how economic vulnerability, weak social cohesion, and limited access to education and health services create a fertile ground for crime, including the radicalization of youth into violent extremism. County officials have welcomed the findings, stating they will directly shape the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) and the training curriculum for community policing forums. For the first time, we have empirical data to move beyond blanket security measures to targeted, community-specific interventions, said the County Executive for Security. The full report is publicly available online, marking a shift towards evidence-based policy in devolved security management.