One March 12, 2015, John Matiko, received some unexpected guests at his home in Mashang’wa, Kisii County. It was the area chief and several gun–toting administration police officers. The chief and his men were all clad in uniform; they meant business.
Matiko was so terrified, the only question he asked them as he ushered them into his humble home was, whether they would have some tea. They declined the small offer. Clearly, they were interested in bigger things — the three bulls grazing outside.