These bandits have made the lives of farming communities in the Kitui and Laikipia counties literally a hell on earth. Who is trying to make Kitui scream during the election year, and what are the dimensions of the nefarious conspiracy at work here? Kitui county, which occupies the former Eastern province, covers 30,500 km2 to the nearest round figure. The county administration is ultra-sensitive regarding any encroachment in Kitui county. Surprisingly, Musila, Kitui South MP Rachael Nyamai and Mwingi Central MP Joe Mutambu swiftly and unreservedly concurred with Governor Malombe’s decision.

Source: The Star January 18, 2017 23:30 UTC