Save us from the cold, villagers plead from their makeshift caves

Thousands of families fled Kamelei sub-location in West Pokot county after their houses were burnt by bandits from the neighbouring community. [File, Standard]

Over 2,000 residents are spending their nights in the bush and caves following last week’s burning of about 250 houses by cattle rustlers along the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties.

The displaced families from Kamelei sub-location are now calling for humanitarian help.