- The government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in various parts of Narok county amid deadly clashes that have left several residents homeless
- The KRCS established the number of people who have been displaced due to tribal violence related to a long-standing land boundary dispute
- Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat urged the suspected criminals to surrender illegal firearms before the government takes action
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features in digital and print media.
Narok: The government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Trans Mara South and West following deadly clashes that claimed at least seven lives.
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Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat announced the measure on Saturday, December 20, during his visit to Kilgoris.
Why did Eliud Lagat impose curfew in Narok?
During their tour of the region, Lagat and his team held consultative meetings with local leaders, elders, and residents in pursuit of peace.
He emphasised that community leaders could resolve the issues, but due to their failure, the government was compelled to act.
The directive came after the Kenya Red Cross Society reported that tribal violence in Angata Barikoi, Trans Mara South, displaced more than 1,800 people within three days.
At least 253 households were razed, forcing families to seek refuge in schools, dispensaries, and open spaces, with some sleeping under trees.
Children, women, and persons with disabilities have been hardest hit, as food stores were destroyed by fire.
The unrest is linked to a long-standing land boundary dispute. Angata Barikoi has for years faced land conflicts, banditry, and insecurity.
Which areas are under curfew in Narok?
He announced the curfew, which will run from 6pm to 6am, in the disturbed areas in Trans Mara West, including Nkararu.
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In Trans Mara South, the areas put under curfew are Ololoma, Kondamet, Oldonyo-Orok, Angata Barikoi, Olkiloriti, Siteti, Sachangwan, Corner, Kapkures, Rafiki, Mashangwa, Lolgorian town, Kerinkani, and Isekon.
“We will not allow them to walk around until order and peace are sustained,” Lagat stated while adding that a special security operation is underway to restore calm in the areas.
He further directed that ‘all individuals in possession of illegal firearms must surrender them between 48 and 72 hours to churches, police stations, or chiefs.’
According to Lagat, a failure to comply will result in appropriate action.
Makueni man allegedly kills brother over family land
Elsewhere, a Makueni man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed his younger brother with a knife.
Mbooni West Sub-County Police Commander Benson Makumbi reported that the two siblings engaged in a heated confrontation that quickly escalated, culminating in the suspect attacking his brother.
Amid rising concern over family disputes, authorities urged families to seek mediation and legal channels to resolve disagreements rather than resorting to violence.
Man allegedly kills father over grazing land
In another tragic story, a dispute over grazing rights in Trans Nzoia turned deadly when a man fatally attacked his father with a blunt object.
The conflict began after the father attempted to graze cows on his son’s land, which had vegetables planted on part of it.
Local leaders revealed that the suspect had previously made repeated threats, openly declaring his intention to kill someone.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
