The planned security operation against bandits in six North Rift counties began in earnest on Friday, February 17.
This comes after a three-day amnesty period in which those in possession of illegal weapons were supposed to hand them over to the government.
A convoy of military vehicles was seen making its way into the troubled areas.
According to officials, the areas have been zoned to allow smooth and careful operation.
The government maintains, the military is “purely and simply” assisting the police in the operation.
According to witnesses, activities in Marigat town, the gateway to Tiaty constituency, came to a halt as residents watched the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) roll in.
More boots on the ground signaled the start of a high-level multi-agency operation involving men and women in uniform from the National Police Service (NPS) and the KDF.
