Narok County Under Night Curfew After Deadly Ethnic Clashes Kill Seven
The government has imposed a night curfew in parts of Narok County following violent ethnic clashes that have resulted in at least seven deaths and widespread displacement. The directive affects several areas in Trans Mara South and Trans Mara West, which have experienced unrest linked to a long-standing land boundary dispute.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat announced the curfew on Saturday, December 20, during a security visit to Kilgoris. He said the decision was reached after consultations with local leaders, elders and residents failed to restore calm in the affected regions.
According to the Kenya Red Cross Society more than 1,800 people have been displaced within three days due to the violence in Angata Barikoi. The agency reported that at least 253 households were destroyed forcing families to seek shelter in schools health facilities and open spaces. Some residents were left sleeping outdoors after food supplies and property were destroyed by fire. Children women and persons with disabilities have been identified as the most affected groups.
Security officials linked the unrest to unresolved land boundary disputes that have troubled Angata Barikoi for years. The area has previously faced cases of banditry and persistent insecurity.
The curfew will run daily from 6 pm to 6 am. In Trans Mara West the affected area includes Nkararu. In Trans Mara South the order applies to Ololoma Kondamet Oldonyo Orok Angata Barikoi Olkiloriti Siteti Sachangwan Corner Kapkures Rafiki Mashangwa Lolgorian town Kerinkani and Isekon.
During the announcement Lagat warned that the government would not allow criminal activities to continue unchecked. He said a special security operation is already underway to restore order and stability in the region.
The Deputy Inspector General also directed individuals in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them within 48 to 72 hours. He instructed that the weapons be handed over to churches police stations or local chiefs. Failure to comply he said would lead to appropriate action by security agencies.
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