More than 400 families displaced by armed Pokot bandits in Mochongoi, Baringo South, have appealed for food and materials to rebuild their houses. “They initially pretended to ask for land to graze their animals before turning around to attack and displace the residents,” Kamerey said. Kamerey said although nobody died during the attack, Tugen residents from Kabel and Tuiyotich villages were displaced and are now homeless and have no food. “We are urging the government to pitch police posts and deploy more security officers to avert further attacks,” Kamerey said. Resident Elizabeth Kabon told the Star on Friday that she is housing 10 displaced families but does not have enough food for all of them.

Source: The Star February 10, 2017 21:16 UTC