Mt Elgon insecurity: families recount nights of horror

Village elder Edward Matep (left) from Maseck village whose two children were killed narrates to the governor of Bungoma Wycliffe Wangamati and member of parliament for Mt. Elgon Fred Kapondi how the attack took place. [photo/DUNCAN OCHOLLA]

Criminal gangs roaming villages in Mt Elgon have killed and maimed dozens of people since August, but most of the attacks have gone unreported.

It was only last week when eight people were killed that local leaders, led by Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, raised the alarm and visited the area.