Conservationist Gallmann responding well to treatment - government

Italian-born conservationist Kuki Gallmann poses for a photograph during the Highland Games in Laikipia Kenya, September 22, 2012. /REUTERS
Italian-born conservationist Kuki Gallmann poses for a photograph during the Highland Games in Laikipia Kenya, September 22, 2012. /REUTERS

Conservationist Kuki Gallmann is responding well to treatment at the Agha Khan hospital, the government has said.

Gallmann was airlifted to Agha Khan hospital on Sunday after she was shot in the stomach by armed raiders at her conservancy in Laikipia.

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In a statement on Sunday,

Police spokesman Mwenda Njoka said investigations are ongoing and the perpetrators of the crime will soon be arrested.

“The Government wishes to re-assure residents of Laikipia and Baringo Counties as well as residents in all other parts of the country that the we will do everything possible to ensure that law and order are preserved at all times despite efforts by criminal elements to undermine security,” Mwenda said.

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Earlier, Laikipia farmer's association (LFA) condemned the attack and called for the swift disarmament of militia causing havoc in the larger Laikipia region.

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