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Tristan Voorspuy killing: Suspect arrested in Kenya Tristan Voorspuy killing: Suspect arrested in Kenya
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A suspect in the murder of British rancher Tristan Voorspuy in the Laikipia region of northern Kenya has appeared in court. A suspect in the murder of British rancher Tristan Voorspuy in the Laikipia region of northern Kenya has been remanded in custody.
Samson Lokayi, 40, was arrested on Sunday.Samson Lokayi, 40, was arrested on Sunday.
He did not submit a plea because he does not understand English or Swahili, the languages used in court. He will remain in custody until 28 March while more investigations are carried out.
Mr Voorspuy, a founder of luxury safari company Offbeat Safaris and a former British army officer, was killed on 5 March while inspecting his lodges.Mr Voorspuy, a founder of luxury safari company Offbeat Safaris and a former British army officer, was killed on 5 March while inspecting his lodges.
Police told AFP news agency that they wanted more time for their investigation because they believed two other people were also involved in the killing.
Traditional pastoral herders were suspected of being behind the killing.Traditional pastoral herders were suspected of being behind the killing.
They have invaded private ranches in the area to seize pasture amid an ongoing drought.They have invaded private ranches in the area to seize pasture amid an ongoing drought.
Mr Voorspuy's body was left at the scene for more than 24 hours owing to the volatile security situation.Mr Voorspuy's body was left at the scene for more than 24 hours owing to the volatile security situation.
Kenya's government has dispatched police units to the region to improve order.Kenya's government has dispatched police units to the region to improve order.
Mr Lokayi is expected to appear again in court on Tuesday. Mr Lokayi's arrest came days after Mathew Lempurkel - the MP for Laikipia North, the constituency where Mr Voorspuy was killed - was charged with incitement, according to local news reports.