Christian leaders hailed Muslims for their bravery and selflessness Tuesday after they shielded Christians from suspected al-Shabab gunmen who attacked a passenger bus.
"I think it's an act of bravery for the Muslims who risked their lives to protect the Christians," said Anglican Bishop Julius Kalu of Mombasa.
Ali Roba, Mandera's county governor, praised the Muslims' reaction and said some were injured when they refused to be separated from the Christians.
Sheikh Abdullahi Salat, chairman of the Garissa County Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims, said Muslims in Kenya oppose al-Shabab.
At least 48 people were killed in Mpeketoni in 2014 after militants attacked villages and a town center.
But the largest recent attack was in April 2015, when group massacred 148 mostly Christian students at Garissa University College.