Central Kenya has been hard-hit by drought, political maneuvering, and land-use issues, as northern pastoralists have brought an influx of livestock to the area, looking for pasture and water. But they've also brought guns, resulting in violence and a recent government directive to dispatch the military.
Drought, Political Maneuvering Blamed for Central Kenya's Unrest
- By Jill Craig
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A zebra was killed by herders in Mugie Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya, March 18, 2017. (Jill Craig/VOA)
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The carcass of a goat is found in Mugie Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya, March 18, 2017. (Jill Craig/VOA)
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Pokot herders help a weak cow out of the water in Mugie Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya, March 18, 2017. (Jill Craig/VOA)
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Pokot herders watch their cattle in Mugie Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya, March 18, 2017. (Jill Craig/VOA)