Even as leaders in Baringo and West Pokot counties seek a lasting solution to the cattle rustling menace in the North Rift, the insecurity situation has taken a disturbing political dimension.
West Pokot Senator John Lonyangapuo’s statement that members of the Pokot community living in Baringo County had resorted to cattle rustling because they feel sidelined has brought to the fore underlying issues between the Tugen and Pokot communities.