Farmers incur losses as mango buyers avoid restive Kerio Valley

Traders displayers mangoes fruits at Marindi Market in Migori town on November 18, 2024 [Photo by Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

In the troubled Kerio Valley, mangoes have been the lifeline. When livestock are stolen by roaming bandits, the fruit remains the only option.

But this year, the fruit-rich Kerio Valley is facing a double tragedy.