Residents of Barwesa in Baringo County clashed with the police on Monday as they protested the cases of theft and shooting of four men by the police on Sunday night.
The residents blocked major roads within Barwesa township using stones as police struggled to disperse them.
Videos and images shared online show residents holding twigs, placards, and slaughtered animal remains during the protests.
Baringo residents stage protests after police officers shoot and injure 4 people. Photo: Courtesy.
According to police reports, the four were shot after officers on patrol discovered they had slaughtered a sheep allegedly stolen during a raid on a local home.
The four were admitted to Baringo Teaching and Referral Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment for gunshot wounds.
Residents had previously complained about the increasing incidents of theft, with their livestock being targeted by rustlers.
Baringo County is among the counties that have been under the command of a multi-agency team deployed by President Ruto to combat the deadly cattle rustling syndicate.
