Two Shot Dead After Armed Youth Invade Disputed Kimwani Farm in Nandi
Two people were shot and killed on Monday when a group of armed youth invaded the disputed Kimwani farm in Nandi County, prompting a fierce response from police. The incident occurred when the youths, armed with crude weapons, stormed the vast agricultural land, which has been the subject of a long-standing ownership conflict between two communities. Police officers deployed to the scene opened fire to disperse the invaders, resulting in the fatal shooting of two individuals.
According to police reports, the armed group was attempting to forcefully occupy the land, leading to violent confrontations. The situation escalated rapidly, forcing law enforcement to use lethal force to quell the invasion and restore order. Several other people sustained injuries during the chaos and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The area remains tense, with a heavy police presence deployed to prevent further clashes.
The Kimwani farm has been a flashpoint for inter-communal violence for years, with previous attempts at resolution failing to yield a lasting solution. Local leaders have condemned the latest incident and are calling for calm, urging residents to allow the legal process to resolve the land dispute. Security forces have launched a manhunt for the organizers of the invasion, as investigations into the shooting continue.