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Elders turn to curses to help end constant bandit attacks

Pokot elder Samson Kachio inspects a bull killed during a ceremony to curse bandits, in Kabushen on the border of Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties last week. [Stephen Rutto, Standard]

Evening is quickly approaching when a group of elders assemble in a deserted area for a rare ceremony.

The area, Kabushen, lies on the border of Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties.

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