The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has resumed all of its humanitarian operations in Baringo County following a three-day suspension occasioned by the looting of relief food and harassment of KRCS personnel on 24 February 2017, in Moinin, Loruk. As a result, the Kenya Red Cross Society will resume all its humanitarian activities in Baringo County with immediate effect,” said Dr. Abbas Gullet, Secretary General, KRCS. Speaking on behalf of the county government, Governor Benjamin Cheboi thanked KRCS for its concerns over Baringo County. We appreciate the Kenya Red Cross Society and we all should seek opportunities to help those in distress,” said governor Cheboi. On his part, Gabriel Okwanyo, the county commissioner, assured stakeholders that measures were in place to ensure restoration of peace in Baringo County.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 28, 2017 14:05 UTC