I just talked with a few friends in Isiolo who verified the following information about the clashes in Isiolo.
There were two people killed in Isiolo town after receiving news of the Gombela village killings. The two people were killed in Chechelesi estate, located near the Isiolo District Hospital at the edge of Isiolo town heading towards Gombela.
This followed the deaths of six Borans in Gombela village by Turkana raiders on Friday. Friday afternoon Isiolo town was, "in chaos". People were throwing rocks and clashing with police. Since then things have "cooled down". "Vita imestop." There are GSU and Administrative police patrolling town. "Security is beefed up seriously." There are also many police in Archers Post.
Most of the schools surrounding Isiolo town have been closed, including: Daaba, Ahremet, Gombela, Kisimaa, Rhamadani, Kampi ya Juu, and Kilimani (there may be others). Ngare Mara school is still open as well as all of the schools in Isiolo town including the School for the Deaf at the outskirts of town.
Here are three articles about the clashes in Isiolo Town and Gombela.
This article from AllAfrica.com is well written and well informed.
Kenya: Resource Battle Kills 20 in North
This article is from the Daily Nation
Two More Die in Pasture Row
Here's another article, not quite as accurate, from The Standard.
Ten feared dead, others flee as Isiolo skirmishes escalate
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It would be nice if you introduce yourself I mean put a name or picture on the blog rather than a write-up without a connection we say in Isiolo "amesleki" eventhough I give you kudos for putting up a face to Isiolo a place considered by many as remote as it can get. You also want to check on Isiolo.com for any additional info in regards to Isiolo.
Thank you "Mzungu wetu"
Hassan Jillo
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