At least 240 weapons have been surrendered to authorities in two weeks of a campaign to recover illegal guns in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Also recovered, according to police, are 1,630 bullets and a Federal Riot Gun (FRG) weapon. The latest drive on Friday September 26, 2025 saw eight guns surrendered. Police said the surrendered weapons were all illegal. The local officials said there are more guns in the wrong hands in the area and want locals to surrender them under a special program.