Former Inspector General of police David Kimaiyo has claimed that current bandit attacks in Kerio Valley are motivated by politics.

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This is after suspected bandits raided his home on Thursday.

Speaking on Friday, Kimaiyo claimed that the attack by suspected pokot bandits was due to his interest in the Elgeyo Marakwet senatorial seat.

"This is an attempt aimed at scaring me especially after I announced my intention to contest for a political seat in the county," he said.

According to Kimayo, the attackers were after his life but escaped luckly.