Samburu residents seek Sh70 million compensation over livestock deaths

Residents of Samburu County are seeking 70 million shillings in compensation from the government after more than 700 livestock belonging to 43 families were killed by police during a security operation in Samburu East. Led by Governor Lati Lelelit, the residents presented a petition to the National Assembly’s Security Committee, demanding compensation for the losses and what they describe as atrocities committed during the operation.