Kakamega County Commisioner James Taari addressing congregation during Mashujaa day in Bukura grounds on 20th October 2026
Kakamega County Commissioner James Taari Rwaria has threatened to strip chiefs and assistant chiefs off their official uniforms if incidents of cattle rustling are not addressed within their jurisdictions.
Speaking during Mashujaa Day celebrations on 20th October at the Bukura Agricultural College grounds in the Lurambi constituency, Butsotso South, County Commissioner Taari urged chiefs and their assistants to take full responsibility for tackling cattle rustling while also advising county residents to remain vigilant regarding their livestock. These happen after several cases of cattle rustling have been reported in some areas within the county, especially in Lurambi.
Kakamega County Commissioner James Taari addressing the congregation during Mashujaa Day in Bukura grounds on 20th October 2026
He also issued a stern warning to men who prey on young girls, stating that severe legal action will be taken against them, urging parents to fulfill their parental responsibilities at this long December holiday.
Chiefs attending a 63rd Mashujaa Day celebration at Bukura Agrocultural College in Lurambi, Kakamega County
Furthermore, Taari cautioned citizens against attacking police officers, while instructing the officers to use their weapons appropriately should their lives be threatened. He also appreciated Kakamega politicians for remaining peaceful, encouraging them to allow everyone to sell his or her political agenda freely without interruption to allow tolerance within the Kakamega county community. “I also want to use this opportunity to thank our area politicians, both opposition and pro-government, for keeping peace while interacting with residents since every concern and comment is very important democratically to help us move forward. Let us continue with the same spirit to allow freedom to everyone.” Taari advised.
The event was also attended by the governor of Kakamega County
Fernandes Barasa his deputy Ayub Savula, Lurambi Member of Parliament Titus Khamala ,Butsotso South MCA Gildon Shioso among other leaders