Samburu residents seek Sh70 million over livestock deaths

Residents of Samburu County are demanding Sh70 million in compensation for 43 families whose livestock were allegedly killed by security officers during a security operation in Samburu East Constituency. Led by Governor Lati Lelelit, the residents have petitioned the National Assembly Security Committee, saying the losses have left affected families economically devastated and facing emotional distress, with more than 700 cattle reportedly killed.