The recent killing of innocent Kenyans by cattle rustlers in Baringo only served to show how deeply the vice is entrenched among pastoralist communities. Cattle theft has continued to be perpetuated despite efforts to end it.
Other than loss of life and property, cattle theft has also affected development where it is practised. Many institutions, including schools, have been closed due to the resultant insecurity. The raiders are normally armed and have more often than not shot and killed innocent people.