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Traders behind cattle theft on Isiolo border

A cartel of livestock traders is responsible for cattle rustling in the troubled Meru-Isiolo border region. According to the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet, the traders refer to the Meru side of the border as a livestock ATM because of readily available stocks for theft.

"We are aware of that derogatory term and have put in place measures to ensure that this is completely eradicated once and for all," said Boinnet.

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