By RUTH MBULAMore by this AuthorAt least 12 houses were torched in Pimbinyiet, Trans Mara West after clashes between two communities in the area erupted afresh. Oronkai Chief Leboi Ole Munke said nine of the houses were torched on Saturday morning while the other two on Friday evening. Speaking to Nation.co.ke, Mr Munke said tension was high at the moment but officials are working to contain the situation. The area has in the past one year experienced tribal conflicts pitting the Masaai and Kipsigis communities. Over 10 people have been killed by gun and poisoned arrows and several others sustained permanent injuries in the conflict.

Source: Daily Nation February 11, 2017 07:33 UTC