Insecurity drives out 1,500 families, livestock from village in North Horr

Guyatu Dida, one of those displaced by the insecurity, inside her makeshift house at El Bor camp. [PHOTO: LIBAN GOLICHA/STANDARD]

By Liban Golicha

Marsabit, Kenya: About 1,500 families have fled a village in Marsabit due to insecurity. For eight months, residents of Hurri Hill, popularly known as Badha Hurri, have never known peace. They claim they have often been taken hostage by raiders who restrict their movement and steal their property.