The National Police Service (NPS) has attributed the chaotic protests witnessed in Narok to an accident that saw 25 sheep killed.
In a statement dated Friday, January 17, NPS confirmed that over 2,000 herders took to the streets to demand justice.
Police added that the protesters blocked the road prompting the deployment of officers.
However, as the officers tried so to calm the situation, some individuals cut off the hand of one of the officers.
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INJURY TO POLICE OFFICERS IN NAROK COUNTY pic.twitter.com/MjaRf3zB1R
— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) January 17, 2025
NPS noted that the officer had to be airlifted to Nairobi for specialized treatment.
"Today on 17/01/2025 at 1100hrs, a group of about 2000 protesters barricaded Narok-Mai Mahiu Highway at Duka Moja Trading Centre, demanding compensation for the 25 sheep which were killed in a non-injury accident on 16/01/2025 along Narok-Maimahiu Highway at Mitimbili area.
"The Officers tried to calm the situation but the crowd turned more violent, prompting the Officers to fire blanks and tear gas to disperse the crowd. In the process, nine Officers were seriously injured," NPS stated.
Additionally, NPs confirmed that a gun was stolen during the incident. At the time of publication, the gun had already been recovered.
"While the area is currently calm and traffic flow has resumed on Narok- Mai Mahiu Highway following a dialogue between Hon. Lemanken Aramat, MP Narok East Constituency with the members of the public at Duka Moja Trading Centre, the National Police wishes to caution members of the public to refrain from taking the law in their hands," police added.
Meanwhile, the leaders across the political divide including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna called for calm and avoid further incidents.
