"Armed Bandits Launch Another Attack in Baringo County,

In a renewed act of violence, over 20 armed bandits targeted herders in Baringo County, laying an ambush at Nenteiyo hills in the Kiserian area on Thursday afternoon. The assailants fired at herders, attempting to steal livestock at the grazing field, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire with GSU officers from Kiserian who swiftly responded to distress calls.

Chief George Gateiya reported that the intense gunfire lasted for over half an hour before the bandits were eventually overpowered and escaped towards the Chepkalacha area in Tiaty Sub-county.

The incident prompted the halt of learning activities at Kiserian Primary School, with pupils and teachers seeking safety, some locking themselves inside classrooms.

Tensions remain high in the area, just a day after the same bandits executed a daring attack at Kapindasum area, lasting nearly six hours before being repulsed.

Leaders, including Baringo South MP Charles Kamuren, County Woman Rep Florence Jematia, and Senator William Cheptumo, who visited the Kapindasum area, condemned the incident and called for a thorough investigation into two private helicopters—a blue and white one—suspected of supplying bandits with ammunition.

This latest event adds to a series of bandit attacks in the area, leading to its classification as disturbed and dangerous. Consequently, a multi-agency security team has been deployed to combat the escalating threat.

In response to Tuesday’s ambush on a General Service Unit (GSU) camp lasting more than six hours, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops have taken a lead role in patrolling the area.”