A man named Ekano Lokadaa has been sentenced to 60 years in prison by a court in Samburu for robbery with violence involving cattle theft. This landmark ruling comes amid an ongoing cattle rustling crisis in the region.

• Lokadaa was found guilty of stealing 20 heads of cattle valued at Sh5 million and 27 cattle worth Sh1.35 million.
• The sentencing was delivered by the new Maralal Principal Magistrate Victor Asiyo, who emphasized the severity of the crimes.
• Since his arrest in August 2023, cattle rustling has devastated local communities, resulting in numerous fatalities and displacements.