Over media reports that police helicopter was shot at during visitation to Laikipia region in central Kenya which has been experiencing violent attacks from armed herders, Kenya's police boss, Joseph Boinnet, has denied the reports.

According to Ceoafrica, the said report said the shooting happened in the area where, British rancher, Tristan Voorspuy, was killed.

Mr Boinnet was in the region to meet commanders who have been leading an operation to end insecurity in the region.

A police statement called the allegations "lies" adding that the story had been "fabricated"; herders from the Pokot and Samburu ethnic groups have recently invaded ranches in Laikipia.

The Star newspaper reports that more than 1,000 men and youths, many with assault rifles, are operating in northern part of Laikipia, where many people have been killed with theft of wildlife, livestock and destruction of properties.