Kenya's cattle herders attack Italian-born conservationist

LAIKIPIA, Kenya, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Armed cattle herders shot and wounded renowned Italian-born conservationist and author Kuki Gallman in the drought-stricken Laikipia region of northwest Kenya on Saturday evening.

Divisional police commander Ezekiel Chepkwony confirmed the attack on Sunday, saying that Gallman, who owns Laikipia Nature Conservancy, was shot in the stomach by armed Pokot raiders.

Chepkwony said the conservationist was shot while patrolling the ranch.