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Ranch owners become prisoners in their homes

A group of Pokot Elders at Sosian Ranch in Laikipia County. [PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPH/STANDARD]

Ranchers in Laikipia County have become prisoners in their own homes, not daring to venture out in their vast farmlands as illegal herders armed with AK-47 rifles, spears, and poisoned arrows take over their land.

The herders are having a field day intimidating the owners of the ranches, firing their weapons, burning down lodges, looting, and partying.

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