The conflict between the neigbouring Maasai and Kipsigis communities broke out again over the weekend where the houses were torched and two men killed heightening tension among the residents. The Saturday night incident ambushed the security personnel as they attacked at night near a GSU camp. Since last year, about 15 people have been killed following land and boundary disputes involving communities living in the area. The incidences comes barely a month after County security committee issued a 14-days ultimatum to to surrender illegal firearms to authorities' failure or face forceful operation. Kangi who is the County Security and Integration Committee said they have already profiled those with illegally-acquired guns and are known.

Source: Standard Digital February 13, 2017 08:51 UTC