Kisii county residents have been asked to embrace the Nyumba Kumi Initiative and know their neighbours to enhance security.
Speaking to this writer in his office, Kisii County Commissioner Chege Mwangi said cattle rustling has been a thorn in the flesh between communities living along the Kisii-Narok boarder, whereby he has blamed residents for hiding suspects.
Mwangi also put Chiefs and their assistants on high alert following rampant cases of cattle theft and told them to ensure the Nyumba Kumi Initiative is operational and arrest the suspects.
"I ask residents to identify and report any cattle rustling suspects to the relevant authorities for an appropriate action to be taken. Chiefs and their Assistants must be alert and steady, and apprehend any suspect of cattle theft with the help of members of the public,” Mwangi said.
On the other hand, Riamichoki Assistant Chief Tom Metobo in Ramasha Location, South Masaba District, has said he screens any stranger coming to his area of jurisdiction either to stay or visit a relative to ensure security.
He has also asked residents to be vigilant and report anyone they suspect to connecting with neighbourhood for cattle rustling.
This comes after a widow, Dinah Omae, lost her cows last night at Riamichoki viallage and efforts of to trace them failed due to the heavy rains being experienced in the area.