Puzzle of dairy cows killed for udders and reproductive parts

Kapchemutwo residents in Elgeyo Marakwet County inspect the carcass of a dairy cow that had its udder and reproductive organs removed. [Stephen Ruto, Standard]

Owning a dairy cow is a source of joy for farmers in many a home. But in Kapchemutwa and Emsoo in Elgeyo Marakwet, this can only be a source of headache and heartache.

According to farmers from the two wards, unknown people have embarked on a mission to kill dairy cows, particularly Ayrshire and Friesian, by chopping off their udders and reproductive parts over what they suspect is sorcery.