Family is yet to come to terms with the killing of officer by cattle rustlers

The family of slain GSU officer Emmanuel Kipngetich at their rural home in Toror village, Keiyo South, Elgeyo Marakwet County. [File, Standard]

He was barely eight months into service as a GSU officer when he met his death at the hands of bandits in Kaakong, Turkana County.

Emmanuel Kipngetich, 27, a recce squad officer, died together with his colleagues in an ambush on Friday night.