A police patrolling Kerio Valley. Photo/citizentv.co.ke

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Six people were shot dead in Kerio Valley after a fierce exchange of fire between armed Pokot bandits and police reservists.

An employee of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH)  identified as Joram Kanda, 36 was among the victims.

He is said to have returned in the area to take part in the Jubilee party primaries.

He was shot alongside 57-year-old Marakwet elder, John Kipkiror Chugor, at Kabetwo and Kapkobil junction.

It is alleged that four unidentified Pokot warriors were reportedly also killed along Turkwel power lines during.