By DENNIS LUBANGAMore by this AuthorCoalition for Reforms and Democracy leader Raila Odinga has asked President Uhuru Kenyatta to intervene in tackling the rising insecurity in Kerio Valley, as local leaders give the State a 24-hour ultimatum. "Chaos in Kerio Valley is threatening the gains registered in the region in the past decade. "Life has come to a standstill for the people of Kerio Valley while the National Government remains silent," Mr Odinga said. Also, other leaders from the County have given the government a 24-hour ultimatum to heighten security in Kerio Valley. Endo Ward Rep Festus Kiprop and his Aror counterpart Christopher Chemosong, accused security officers deployed in Kerio Valley of failing to hunt down the perpetrators of the attacks.

Source: Daily Nation October 22, 2016 13:52 UTC