- The gang which had crossed from the Ethiopian side also drove off with an unknown number of livestock, police said.
- The incident happened Friday, August 30 at about 2 pm when the Ethiopian Nyangaton raiders raided a Kraal of Turkana at Natapar area.
Gunmen struck a village in Kibish, Turkana County and killed a 16-year-old boy.
The gang which had crossed from the Ethiopian side also drove off with an unknown number of livestock, police said.
The incident happened Friday, August 30 at about 2 pm when the Ethiopian Nyangaton raiders raided a Kraal of Turkana at Natapar area.
Police were mobilised to the area to pursue the gang in vain.
They had crossed the border with the stolen animals.
The attack was the latest in the area amid efforts by authorities to address the menace.
In Elgeyo Marakwet, police recovered seven cows that had been stolen from a village.
This happened in Chesogoni area and police said the search for more of the stolen animals is ongoing.
The region is still facing challenges of cattle rustling amid efforts to address the menace.
Among others, the government is shifting its focus to education as a long-term solution for peace and economic growth in the North Rift.
The region, which has been plagued by cattle rustling, conflict, and insecurity, is in urgent need of educationalinfrastructure and resources.
To address this issue, the government has initiated several programmes aimed at improving access to education in the area.
Such initiatives include constructing new schools, equipping them with adequate facilities, and providing learning materials to students.
“Education is one of the surest ways for breaking the cycle of insecurity in the North Rift. It offers a clear path for economic progress while reducing the chances of communities resorting to conflict and criminal activities,” Interior CS Kithure Kindiki said.
As a part of this strategy, legislators and the County governments are being engaged to help students develop skills and education needed to tame the unrest in the North Rift and explore career opportunities.
These programmes involve partnerships with government agencies, private sector and professionals from different sectors who will offer guidance, motivation, and support to students throughout their education journey.