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Bandits kill three, spark tension in Kerio Valley village

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The peace crusaders were shot dead by suspected bandits who had laid an ambush. [iStockphoto]

A meeting aimed at returning goats stolen in the troubled Kerio Valley turned deadly when three peace crusaders were shot dead on Friday.

The fallen peace ambassadors, including a teacher, were killed metres away from the venue of a meeting intended to maintain cohesion following months of calm in the area.

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