The government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Trans Mara South and West in Narok County following violent clashes witnessed in the areas.
Speaking on Saturday, December 20, Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat said the two areas are now considered disturbed areas.
He said the police will conduct a security operation in the two areas to ensure peace is restored.
“From 6 PM to 6 AM, we will not allow people to walk around until order and peace are sustained in this area. I am warning those who are advancing criminal activities,” said Lagat.
The DIG noted that the Ministry of Interior will issue a gazette notice declaring some of the areas in Trans Mara South and West as disturbed areas.
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“We are starting today, doing security operations in some of these areas. We are going to gazette some of the areas as disturbed areas, and we are going to put a curfew starting from 6 PM for the purpose of controlling and managing this situation,” he added.
Areas under curfew include Nkararu in Trans Mara West. In Trans Mara East, the affected areas are Oldonyo-Orok, Siteti, Ololoma, Corner, Ratiki, Isokon, Kerinkani, Kondamet, Olkiloriti, Angata Barakoi, Kapkeres, Lolgorian Town, Mashangwa, and Sachangwan.
The curfew comes days after violent clashes between the Masai and Kipsigis communities erupted in Trans Mara, leaving several people dead and property destroyed.
Kenya Red Cross on Saturday revealed that the clashes have displaced over 1,800 people, with 253 households burnt down.
“Tribal clashes in Angata Barikkoi, Trans Mara South, have displaced over 1,800 people in just three days. 253 households were burnt down, forcing families to seek shelter in schools, dispensaries, and open areas, with some sleeping under trees.
“Children, women, and persons with disabilities are the most affected, with food stores destroyed by fire,” the Kenya Red Cross said.
The organization also said it is on the ground, conducting assessments, providing psychosocial support, and mobilizing assistance for the affected.
