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Rivalry over Kapedo enrages Pokot, Turkana communities

An armed youth in Baringo County. The Pokot and Turkana have been fighting for control of Kapedo Trading Centre for years. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Kapedo, a trading centre on the border of Baringo and Turkana counties, has for a long time been the source of conflicts between local communities.

The Pokot and the Turkana have been fighting for control of the 18 acres on which the trading centre stands.

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