Two people have been killed and scores injured in a violent confrontation between police and residents of Duka Moja trading centre in Narok County.

The two were among hundreds who had turned to protest following a Thursday night accident that left 36 sheep dead.

Some shepherds were crossing the road with the sheep when the speeding vehicle hit and killed the 36 sheep, then fled the scene.

The confrontation along Narok-Mai Mahiu road has also left a police officer hospitalized after his hand was severed.