How banditry drove Marakwet families into a death trap: Inside the mudslide tragedy

Locals who lived in the rolling fields of Kerio Valley were pushed by perennial cattle rustling raids to settle and farm on the Marakwet escarpments, causing mudslides that have so far claimed 36 lives, locals say.According to residents, the death trap that is the hanging valley can only be good for its scenery, punctuated by imposing rocks and ideal, perhaps, for movie filming, but not for settlements.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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According to residents, the death trap that is the hanging valley can only be good for its scenery, punctuated by imposing rocks and ideal, perhaps, for movie filming, but not for settlements.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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