Dead cows trigger protests in Maai Mahiu
Three cows were killed in a hit and run along the Narok-Maai Mahiu on early Friday.
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What you need to know:
- The locals demanded a compensation of Sh120,000 for each cow.
Transport along the Narok-Maai Mahiu road was paralysed for hours Friday morning after locals blocked the highway.
The residents were protesting against the killing of three of their cows in a hit and run incident.
Witnesses said the cows were knocked down by a sand transporter truck early Friday.
The locals demanded a compensation of Sh120,000 for each cow.
Maai Mahiu assistant county commissioner Dennise Diffu said authorities and the aggrieved parties are trying to resolve the issue amicably.
