A KDF soldier was injured during an ambush by Pokot bandits in Kamwenje, Laikipia county on Saturday. The bandits shot at their vehicle as KDF was patrolling the area, which has experienced repeated attacks including shooting, cattle rustling and robbery incidents. Among those who have denied links to raids by bandits are Tiaty MP Asman Kamama and Laikipia North MP Mathew Lempurkel. Local sources say Pokot bandits in Malaso/Amaiya area in Baringo County are planning to invade Laikipia en masse with their cattle and other livestock in the coming days to bring lawlessness as campaigns for the general election begin. But the source added that the soldiers were placed under the county commander whom he termed incompetent.

Source: The Star May 27, 2017 14:48 UTC