Matiang'i: We won't pay residents who lost livestock during security operations

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i. [Sammy Omingo/Standard]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has ruled out compensation for residents who lost livestock during security operations conducted in Baringo and Laikipia counties.

Dr Matiang’i told the National Assembly Security and National Administration Committee the State was not considering any compensation, as doing so would amount to the Government admitting culpability that its officers were responsible for the losses of the livestock. There was a heated exchange at the committee proceedings, with Tiaty MP William Kamket claiming that security officers killed 6,000 animals.