Three people were killed and five injured in Samburu East during a shootout between security officers and cattle rustlers. The incident took place in Kalama area on Sunday as officers attempted to find animals stolen from Laikipia, said Samburu East OCPD Samuel Muthamia. Muthamia said they were informed the raiders were driving the animals towards Isiolo through Samburu East. APs and Kenya Police Reservists caught up with the cattle rustlers in Kalama area. "We ordered them to stop but they opened fire," the OCPD said adding one of those injured was a chief.

Source: The Star May 29, 2017 08:03 UTC