Behind the conflict in central Kenya costing lives, hurting tourism

Scenes in Rumuruti town, Laikipia County, after groups of pastoralists and farmers clashed. [File, Standard]

Armed pastoralist groups have, over the past few months, forcefully moved their livestock herds onto ranches or conservancies in Laikipia, central Kenya. Property has been destroyed, wildlife killed and tourists have been caught up in the clashes.