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Governor says curfew in volatile Mt Elgon must protect residents

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i with students after addressing a peace meeting in Kopsigon. [Duncan Ocholla, Standard]

Leaders have cautiously welcomed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Mt Elgon ordered by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i.

Dr Matiang'i ordered the 90-day curfew on Tuesday following rising cases of insecurity that have left at least 30 people dead in the last three months.

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