Elders turn to curses to help end constant bandit attacksPokot elder Samson Kachio inspects a bull killed during a ceremony to curse bandits, in Kabushen on the border of Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties last week. Tired of the never-ending insecurity in the region, the men have resorted to taking matters into their own hands if only to stop the attacks. “We declare death upon those who have killed our innocent people and stolen our animals,” he chants, facing the setting sun. Speaking after the elaborate ceremony, Kachio hints that the bandits will be followed by death and doom. Kenya National Union of Teachers Marakwet Secretary John Cheberi also warned that teachers working in the region would soon withdraw their services to protest rising cases of bandit attacks.

Source: Standard Digital February 04, 2019 21:11 UTC