Residents of Sesia village, on the border of Baringo Central and Baringo South sub-counties, are living in fear due to escalating crime fuelled by alcoholism and drug abuse.

• More than 10 lives have been lost in the last three years due to violence linked to substance abuse.
• Women report sleeping with pangas for self-defense against intruders.
• Residents accuse authorities of neglect, citing difficulties in police response due to rugged terrain and inadequate resources.