The Kenya National Examination Council under the Ministry of Education is investigating an incident where a chopper was shot at during exam delivery in Kapedo, Turkana County.
Happening in November 1st,the helicopter was among privates that had been hired to deliver examinations to various centers. This was in a bid to improve efficiency and ensure timely delivery of exams to various regions.
Captain Imam Makanda, a pilot flying a 5YZKL, and his co-pilot William Maiyo were on their way to Samburu county. This is after distributing KCPE and KPSEA examination papers in parts of Turkana county. Flying between Lokori and Kapedo they heard gunshots and realised their chopper has been hit.
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However, the chopper that was shot at recorded no injuries as the pilot managed to land the chopper safely at Maralal Police Station. The incident according to the police happened at 12PM.
Although security in the area has been a challenge, the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has visited the region. Regions like Samburu, Kapedo have always been faced by banditry. However the act on November 1st shows gunmen who are bold and aggressive in their attacks.
Kindiki has always assured residents that the government will work to ensure bandits are dealt with. Speaking on various trips to the area, Kindiki said that politicians should keep off politicising matters security.
“The government is determined to permanently destroy the intricate infrastructure of banditry by going for its benefactors, beneficiaries, accessories, planners and executors.”
The area remains one of the most insecure places in Kenya that needs disarmament. This will help in ensuring secyriis restored in these regions. Financiers of the bandits should also be held responsible. Local leaders are said to be supporting banditry for their personal interests. Thus endangering lives of innocent kenyans in the process. Something Kindiki said must come to an end.