How Barrakoi six were shot dead by police as kin cry out for justice

Paul Ngeno the father of  Isaiya Kipngetich during an interview at home. Kipngetich is one of the people shot dead by police at Angata Barikoi [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Reports indicate that police officers shot six protesters in the head and back during the Angata Barrikoi demonstration against attempted grabbing of 6,300 acres of land.

The Monday incident presents yet another horrifying view of the Kenya police who have come under sharp focus by rights groups.

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