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Why Kerio Valley is cattle thieves' playground

Residents disperse during Deputy President William Ruto's security meeting after gunshots from suspected bandits were heard at Bartabwa in Baringo North sub-county on February 24, 2017.PHOTO: KIPSANG JOSEPH

The eye-catching scenery along the Iten-Kapsowar-Tot road is proof that Kerio Valley is one of the most beautiful landmarks of the Great Rift Valley.

Sadly, this is merely a facade, masking the pain that communities in Elgeyo Marakwet county suffer at the hands of ruthless cattle rustlers.

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