A violent clash between two communities in Sondu, bordering Kericho and Kisumu counties, has resulted in one person’s death and four others, including a police officer, being hospitalized.
The deceased was stabbed in the neck and hacked on his head during the confrontation.
Two others were shot with arrows and rushed to the hospital with lodged arrows in their bodies.
A senior police officer attached to Sondu Police Station sustained injuries after being hit with a stone by the protesters.
The clash occurred after protesters from the Kisumu side crossed the border and entered Kericho County territory, vandalizing and looting businesses.
Police officers were overwhelmed, forcing the youth from the other side to arm themselves with bows and arrows and repulse their neighbors.
The deceased was caught in the melee and stabbed and hacked before being rescued and pronounced dead.
Tensions in Sondu are high as security officers are beefed up to restore peace.
