The Chief Conservator of Forests Mr Alex Lemarkoko visited Cherengani Forest station in Elgeyo Marakwet County, to assess a shooting incident that occurred last night leading to the unfortunate demise of two Forest Rangers and injury to one more. The injured Forest Ranger is recuperating in hospital. The suspected assailant later on turned the weapon on himself leading to a total of 3 casualties.

Nicholas Kinyenze the Forest Station Manager narrowly escaped the shooting incident after the assailant sprayed his house with bullets. The matter is under police investigation.

Speaking to the press, the CCF noted that it was an isolated incident and he urged the staff and community to maintain peace. He noted the acute shortage of Rangers housing which is prevalent countrywide, may have worsened the situation because two of the victims were sharing a house.

The CCF who was accompanied by the KFS Commandant Mohamed Adan, the Regional Forest Conservator Mr Anthony Musyoka, County Forest Conservator Mr Elly Ntinda, County staff among others also took time to visit the injured Forest Ranger in hospital.