Trail of death raises fear of killer gangs' return as residents cry foul

Esther Achieng. Her baby was shot and died while undergoing treatment at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

It was sunset at Sabatia market in Butere constituency, most businesses were closing down after the hustling and bustling of the day, and it was time for traders to go and reunite with their families at home.

Paul Otaalo, a renowned businessman at the market, saw his last customers, and together with his wife, Esther Achieng, closed the shop at 8.30pm on October 12.