Three journalists at Kisii-Narok boarder narrowly escaped death after an angry mob claimed that they have been favouring one side in their reporting.
Dismus Nabiswa (Citizen TV), Bernard Ojwang (NTV) and Dan Meja (KNA) were accused of bias in their reporting on the ongoing conflict between Gusii and Maasai communities over cattle theft.
Confirming the incident, Transmara police boss Alfred Muthee said his officers saved the three reporters from the angry youths who made an attempt at their lives.
The three said they had received warning messages from the youths against covering the ongoing border conflict.
Speaking to the journalists, area deputy county commissioner, Abdi Jubat, said the case of the stolen cow was resolved by the area leaders who agreed to have the owner compensated.
“Leaders from Transmara West and Kenyenya sub-counties have agreed that the owner of the cow would receive compensation worth Sh60,000,” said Jubat.
Jubat was speaking after when leaders met to solve the border disputes at St Joseph Pastoral Centre in Kilgoris town.
“We have also issued a stern warning to all those who will be found in possession of weapons in the border area that they will be arrested and face the law because we cannot allow a few individuals to cause disharmony between the two neighbouring communities,” he said.