According to Elgeyo-Marakwet police boss John Mwinzi, members of the Titoket family attacked the Kamaina family following the murder allegations. According to neighbours, immediately it was announced that Saina had died, members from his extended family attacked Kemboi family including the extended members and burnt down everything in their homes. However, witnesses said by the time the attackers reached the Kamaina family, everyone had gone to hiding including the accused. "We watched helplessly as members from the Titoket family devastated the Kamaina family. However, according to area police OCS Pascal Kiamba, immediately the death of Mr Saina was announced, police moved swiftly and arrested few members of the Kamaina family for murder.

Source: Daily Nation January 16, 2020 14:48 UTC