Six more people have died in ongoing inter-community clashes that began last week in Tana River, bringing the number to fourteen.
The fighting began in the Anole area before spreading to other villages, including Nanighi.
As a result, hundreds of residents from these villages have fled their homes for safety and refuge. Many are nursing injuries, with some fighting for their lives in various hospitals.
The conflict is believed to have started after the Tana River County government offered land to resettle flood victims who had been living along the river's banks.
According to Coast Regional Commander, Roda Onyanja, the flood victims were moved to an area along the Garissa-Hola road, a move that angered the area's native pastoralist community, which claimed the area was their grazing land and watering points.
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"We have ensured that security will return to normal," Onyanja said.
The most recent killings occurred just hours after a security team had visited the area and assured residents of their safety.
Previously, the Inspector General of Police had also assured the residents that the Kenya Defence Forces had been brought in to provide security.
"Help us identify people with guns; these guns are being used to kill people," said George Seda, the Deputy Director of Operations at the National Police Service (NPS).
The fighting occurred one week after five political leaders from Tana River County were summoned to appear before the National Unity and Cooperation Commission on October 8 regarding procedures related to the fighting between communities in the county.
