Nairobi, April 6 -- Two people were shot dead on Monday in Gem-Ramula, Siaya County, after villagers staged a protest over an alleged eviction they linked to Shanta Gold Kenya Limited.

Area police boss Charles Wafula confirmed the incident, stating that the victims were among a group alleged to have attacked a police post after the officers moved in to disperse the demonstrators.

According to Mr Wafula, the demonstrators, angered by what they described as an illegal resettlement by the company, stormed the station during the protest, prompting officers to intervene.

"The individuals had organised a demonstration but they did not notify the police. Our officers moved in to contain the situation, but the group began attacking both o...