By PHILEMON SUTERMore by this AuthorDeputy President William Ruto is on Thursday expected to tour the troubled Kerio Valley amid continuing clashes that have left at least 20 people dead. The DP’s visit comes after a wave of armed attacks between communities from West Pokot and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties associated with banditry and cattle rustling. This has resulted in the closure of public facilities and businesses as well as the disruption of lives and loss of property. Mr Ruto is scheduled to address a security meeting, commission a number of Kenya Police Reservists, who will help address insecurity challenges in the region, and launch a National Youth Service security road programme along the River Kerio. The administrator reaffirmed that security had been beefed up in the area to ensure that businesses, examinations and learning are not disrupted.

Source: Daily Nation October 27, 2016 04:15 UTC