Two more people die in recent clashes in volatile Kerio Valley

Insecurity and poor state of Biretwo-Tot-Chesegon road as forced many motorists to keep off the route forcing locals, oblivious of the danger they are exposed to including sitting on car rooftops, to board the few vehicles available. This man was pictured at Kaptubei centre in Kerio Valley on December 15, 2021. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Tension is still high in Kerio Valley as deadly clashes continue to rock the area.

On Saturday, one person was shot dead in Chesegon, West Pokot, and on New Year's eve, a herder was shot dead by suspected bandits in Kapkobil, Elgeyo Marakwet.