‘Five dead’ in new attack on Kenyan coast, near Mpeketoni

At least five people have been killed in an attack on the Kenyan coast, close to the scene of raids last week in which more than 60 people died.

Officials said an armed gang descended on the village of Witu, about 15km (9 miles) from the town of Mpeketoni.

No group has said it carried out the latest attack.

Somali Islamist group al-Shabaab said it was behind the raids on Mpeketoni, near Lamu but President Uhuru Kenyatta has blamed local political groups.

Lamu County Commissioner Stephen Ikua confirmed on Tuesday there had been a new “unfortunate attack” overnight…

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