Deputy President William Ruto has reiterated the government's commitment to restoring peace in Kerio Valley.
Speaking on Thursday during his tour in Kerio Valley, Ruto said the government has put mechanisms in place to ensure the restoration of peace in the counties of Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo and West Pokot.
"The government will deploy additional security officers in the valley, including 3,200 Kenya Police Reservists (KPR) new recruits to reinforce the war on cattle rustling," he said.
“It is pointless to have police officers in shopping centers while criminals are attacking people from known valleys. Police must be stationed where criminals are coming from,” he added.
The ethnic conflict in the area has left tens of people dead, several displaced as some schools remain closed.