Two pastors were shot dead while a boy was seriously injured at Kambi Chafu, Amwathi area of Igembe North, Meru County.
Pastors Josphat Kalung’e, Nkunja M’Itirikia and the minor were ambushed by gunmen on a motorcycle a few metres from Kamweline Police Station as they headed home from a prayer meeting.
The incident bring to six, the number of people killed in the area since Sunday.
The boy, who was shot in the hand and leg, is receiving treatment at Maua Methodist Hospital.
Tension was high in Kinisa, Kabachi and Kamaoo areas. Residents have called on the government to tighten security.