The Coast Region Security Council has given a 60-day ultimatum to residents in Tana River who possess firearms against the law to surrender them or else face forceful disarmament. The government has warned that it will conduct a large-scale, forceful disarmament if the residents fail to surrender the unlawful firearms willingly. Photo Senate of Kenya“We are going to carry out a large-scale forceful disarmament after 60 days,” said the Coast Regional Police Commander. The Regional Commissioner also revealed that police are on the hunt for the orchestrators of the clashes who are at large. A similar disarmament ultimatum was recently issued by the government regarding the clashes at Angata Barakoi.

Source: The Star December 23, 2025 18:37 UTC