House finds cattle rustling among multiple conflict causes in region

They warned that if not checked, the trend could lead to closure of the hotel business in the area.

There have been allegations that Kenya Police Reservists who man conservancies had turned into cattle rustlers.

There have fears also that the attacks to tourists could be motivated. “The reason behind the attacks could be to drive away tourists, close down the parks/camps and eventually move in herders to the pastures and watering points within the parks,” the committee observed.

The committee further claimed in the report that some communities were being favoured by the Government, citing the Boranas who were issued with guns to protect themselves from perceived aggressors.