He regretted that the menace is threatening to reverse gains made in the region over the past decade. The former Prime Minister said schools have been closed, children orphaned, the elderly have fled their homes while farms have been abandoned. Life has come to a stand still for the people while the Government remains silent,” Raila said. It is our hope that the national government has not given up also on providing security to our citizens,” Raila said. Led by the chairman of the National Council of NGOs Stephen Cheboi, the professionals said banditry in Kerio Valley has caused insecurity and poverty and displacement of families.

Source: Standard Digital October 22, 2016 18:45 UTC