William Ruto Says Banditry Issues In North Rift Require Spiritual Solutions: "Will Work With Church"

• President William Ruto stated that the government has sent several officers to the North Rift region to deal with banditry
• He said that certain areas in the country do not suffer from developmental issues but spiritual matters
• Ruto stated that the regions, including Baringo, Tiaty, and Samburu need God to solve their spiritual problems

Nancy Odindo, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics, news, and feature stories across digital and print media in Kenya.

President William Ruto has attributed the rising banditry in the North Rift region to spiritual issues.

His remarks come in response to the escalating violence in the area, resulting in loss of lives and heightened insecurity.

Addressing congregants at the ACK St Peter's Cathedral in Nyeri, Ruto emphasised the need for spiritual solutions in certain regions alongside developmental efforts.

He pledged collaboration between the government and the church to address the insecurity plaguing the North Rift areas, including Samburu, Tiaty and Baringo.

Earlier, the president declared that the government would send missionaries to the region to deal with the situation spiritually.

Why does Ruto prefer spiritual healing in North Rift?

During his speech, Ruto underscored his firsthand observations of the challenges facing various parts of the country, emphasising that many issues require spiritual nourishment rather than solely developmental interventions.

"We are also spiritual beings. There is a lot of work we can do as the government through the powers bestowed on us, but there are those who need powers beyond us. And that is why we invite God," said Ruto.

He stressed that addressing spiritual problems is paramount as they can hinder overall development efforts.

"We have deployed a large number of officers there. But there are spiritual challenges that require spiritual solutions and therefore we are going to work with you so that we ensure that there is proper governance. We also find the word of God finding its way to those regions and to those people," he added.

What else you need to know about banditry in North Rift

• The government had deployed new sophisticated equipment to deal with the insecurity issues in the region
• The church and well-wishers had initiated a programme about modern education to combat banditry
• Banditry gang leader who had been on police radar for years was arrested in November 2023
• Bandits attacked and killed a 59-year-old man who was heading his cattle

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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