Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared parts of Trans Mara in Narok County security-disturbed and dangerous following violent clashes in the area.
In a gazette notice dated December 19, CS Murkomen said the declaration was made in consultation with the National Security Council (NSC).
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 106 (1) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, in consultation with the National Security Council, has made a declaration on 19th December, 2025, declaring parts of Narok County as security disturbed and dangerous,” read the notice in part.
The 14 areas include Nkaroru in Trans Mara West, as well as Oldonyo-Orok, Siteti, Ololoma, Corner, Ratiki, Isokon, Kerinkani, Kondamet, Olkiloriti, Angata Barakoi, Kapkeres, Lolgorien Town, and Mashangwa in Trans Mara East.
CS Murkomen said the declaration will remain in force for a period of 30 days and may be extended or withdrawn at any time.
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“This notice shall take effect on the 19th December, 2025, as from 6.00 p.m., for a period of thirty (30) days and may, at any time be withdrawn or continued in force for such further period as the Cabinet Secretary may, in each case, by notice in the Kenya Gazette direct,” the notice added.
The notice comes after Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat announced the police will conduct a security operation in Trans Mara.
Speaking on Saturday, December 20 DIG Lagat said the government has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in the disturbed areas.
“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 gazette notice comes days after violent clashes between the Masai and Kipsigis communities erupted in Trans Mara, leaving several people dead and property destroyed.
According to the Kenya Red Cross, 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.
