Gunmen attacked and killed two minors in an attack in Loiyangalani, Marsabit County.
Police are investigating the murder of the two juveniles after the attack on June 26.
The bodies were found in Motwolkiteng water point and were identified as those of Brian Mpushe Lekulo aged 12 years and Lponila Lasapicho aged 12 years.
They had bullet wounds when they were discovered, police said.
A third boy aged 16 was found alive with a fractured leg and bullet wounds, police said.
It was established that the pupils who are all from Titus Ngoyoni boarding primary school, were on their way to Arapal, when they met seven armed men who opened fire and killed the two.
The gunmen left thinking they had also killed the third victim, police said.
The injured pupil was rushed to Loiyangalani sub-county hospital for treatment.
Police said five spent cartridges of 7.62x39mm were recovered at the scene.
The bodies were left with family members, as they resisted any attempt by police officers to move them to the mortuary.
There are fears the locals will organize a retaliation against those believed to have attacked the boys.
The area is among places facing cases of insecurity amid ongoing police operations.
Dozens of firearms have been recovered in the operation amid persistent attacks.
