Two people, including a police officer, were shot dead after suspected bandits staged a brazen daytime ambush in Naisunyai, Samburu East.
Two others were injured, including a National Police Reservist (NPR), and were rushed to a local health facility, though their condition remains unclear.
Samburu East Acting Deputy County Commissioner Mireri Mose described the attack as a cowardly criminal act and confirmed that a manhunt has been launched.
The bandits reportedly ambushed a lorry transporting livestock from Lolkuniyan Market to Isiolo County along the Wamba–Lerata road, opening fire on the vehicle and security officers escorting it.
In a related incident, a female civilian travelling separately from Isiolo to Wamba was also shot dead.
Security teams from the National Police Service, the GSU, and local reservists have been deployed as investigations continue.
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Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo called for urgent intervention, warning that the attack, which disrupted livestock trade, highlights persistent insecurity along the route.