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One killed in fight over Marakwet land

The home of Samuel Komen, 42, who was shot dead by youth fighting for land in Maron, Elgeyo Marakwet County on Saturday March 13, 2021. [Stephen Rutto, Standard]

Perennial land clashes in Marakwet East, which often erupt ahead of planting season, have claimed yet another life.

Assailants armed with firearms stormed Moror village and shot Samuel Komen, 42, dead, and seriously injured his wife Margaret Chesir in Embolot location, Elgeyo Marakwet County.

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