Gov't imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew in Trans Mara amid deadly clashes

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Trans Mara South and West, Narok county, due to rising unrest.

Speaking on Saturday, DIG Lagat noted that the curfew starts from 6pm as the two regions are now considered disturbed areas and a special operation is ongoing to restore calm.

Tribal clashes have been witnessed in the said regions leading to the death of civilians and displacement of thousands.

DIG Lagat therefore noted that the areas expected to observe the curfew include Nkararu in Trans Mara west.

In Trans Mara South, areas of Oldonyo-Orok, Siteti, Ololoma, Corner, Ratiki, Isokon, Kerinkani, Kondamet, Olkiloriti, Angata Barakoi, Kapkeres, Lolgorian town, Mashangwa, Sachangwan will observe the curfew.

Lagat further instructed all criminals with illegal guns have been given 72 hours to surrender the weapons lest appropriate action be taken.

This comes as the Kenya Red Cross reported that tribal clashes in Angata Barikkoi have displaced over 1,800 people in just three days.

The clashes between the Masai and Kipsigis communities have left several people dead and property destroyed, including the torching of homes.

On Friday, DIG Lagat urged the two communities to co-exist peacefully, warning politicians and individuals inciting and financing the recent fighting between two communities.