Two boys injured in Samburu explosion

Kaletu Lekars, 15, is one of the boys injured by the explosive in Samburu [Photo: Michael Saitoti/Standard]

 

By Michael Saitoti

Two boys were seriously injured after a metal object they were playing with turned out to be a bomb and exploded at Naiborkeju area in Samburu County.

The boys aged 15 and 5 are admitted at Maralal District Hospital where they are undergoing treatment.

Mr Jonathan Lekarsia, the father to one of the children said the two were herding cattle when they found a metal object and started playing with it.

He said he heard a loud explosion and ran to the scene where he found the two children writhing in pain after they were injured by the explosive.

Samburu Central OCPD Morris Asila confirmed the incident and warned locals not to play with metal objects they find in the area.

Naiborkeju area in Samburu Central is a training ground for Kenya Defence Forces and there have been reports of explosives injuring locals in the past.

It is suspected the explosives are left behind by the armed forces trainees.

ODM candidate contesting for Samburu governor seat Mr Michael Lolworikoi said  the army should ensure they do not leave behind undetonated explosives as they endanger lives of residents especially children.

He also asked the Government to compensate those injured in such incidences.