Illegal home-made firearm surrendered in Narok County

An illegal home-made firearm surrendered to police in Narok on December 28, 2025/NPS/X

An individual in Oldonyorok area of Narok County, has voluntarily surrendered an illegal home-made firearm to the police. 

Police said the weapon, which is capable of firing, along with three rounds of ammunition, have since been placed in safe custody pending further administrative action.

"This voluntary surrender forms part of the ongoing national disarmament initiative, which aims to enhance public safety, peace and security through community cooperation and trust," police said. 

This comes after the government directed individuals in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them to authorities. 

In a statement on Thursday, the National Police Service commended members of the public and local leadership for their collaboration and responsiveness to the government directive.

It urged any individual in possession of an illegal firearm to take advantage of the amnesty period and surrender it.

The Service reiterated that it remains committed to safeguarding lives and property across the country.

Moreover, the public is urged to continue partnering with the police by providing information on suspicious activities. 

This can be done via the toll-free numbers 999, 911, or 112, or anonymously through #FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203 or WhatsApp 0709 570 000.

The gun surrender comes days after the  government declared parts of Narok County as security disturbed and dangerous, invoking emergency policing powers for 30 days.

In a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated December 19, 2025, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said the declaration was made under section 106 (1) of the National Police Service Act, following consultations with the National Security Council.

The notice listed affected areas in Trans Mara West and Transmara South subcounties. 

They include Nkaroru in Trans Mara West, and in Transmara South: Oldonyo-Orok, Siteti, Ololoma, Comer, Ratiki, Isokon, Kerinkani, Kondamet, Olkiloriti, Angata Barakoi, Kapkeres, Lolgotian Town and Mashangwa.

According to the Gazette notice, the declaration took effect at 6pm on December 19 and will remain in force for an initial period of thirty days. 

It may be withdrawn or extended by further notice from the Cabinet Secretary.

The designation empowers the National Police Service to enforce enhanced security operations aimed at restoring order in troubled zones. 

Section 106 of the Act allows the state to respond to imminent threats to peace, public safety or national security by declaring security disturbed areas to facilitate rapid deployment and special measures.

The Gazette did not detail the specific triggers for the declaration. However, recent months have seen sporadic violence, cattle rustling incidents and heightened tensions linked to land and resource disputes in parts of the South Rift.

The 30-day period lapses on January 18, 2026 unless extended.