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Political rivalry cause of conflict in Kerio Valley

Since May, a low-level conflict in the Kerio Valley between Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties has left more than 30 people dead and many others displaced from their homes and farms.

Competition over access and control of dwindling grazing resources along River Kerio, ethnic bigotry and political differences have been blamed for the conflict in the valley that has been relatively peaceful until now.

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