BREAKING NEWS: Government Imposes Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew in Trans Mara West and South After Violent Clashes

The government has declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Trans Mara West and South sub-counties in Narok County following violent clashes that have killed at least seven people and destroyed more than 120 homes. 

The areas have also been officially designated as security-disturbed and dangerous.

Deputy Inspector Generals of Police Eliud Lagat and Gilbert Masengeli issued the directive on Saturday, December 20, 2025, after conducting a security assessment of the region. 

The assessment included consultations with local leaders, elders, and community members to identify measures to restore peace and prevent further violence.

The clashes, reportedly linked to long-standing land disputes, have displaced over 1,800 people within just three days. 

Many families have sought temporary shelter in schools, dispensaries, and open areas, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society. 

Children, women, and persons with disabilities are among the most affected, with food stores and property destroyed by fire.

Villages hardest hit include Lolama, Kapkures, Rotik, Sach Angwan, and Keringani. Residents have reported losing homes, livestock, and other valuable property in the unrest. 

The violence has left the communities traumatized, with local leaders calling for urgent government intervention to prevent further escalation.

Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Aldi Hassan described the situation as grave in a statement issued on December 19, warning that the government would take firm action against anyone found fueling the violence. 

Authorities are working closely with security forces to restore law and order and provide humanitarian assistance to displaced families.

The conflict in Angata Barikkoi, a hotspot within Trans Mara, has been ongoing for years, driven by overlapping land boundaries, community disputes, and sporadic banditry.

Earlier this year, in April, at least five residents were shot by police during protests over land surveying on a disputed 6,000-acre plot. 

Following that incident, the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, ordered the transfer of senior officers in the area and directed the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to investigate the events.

The recent curfew and security measures aim to prevent further loss of life and property. Residents have been urged to comply with the dusk-to-dawn restrictions, while security agencies patrol the affected areas to enforce the orders. 

Community leaders are also working with the police to mediate between conflicting groups and ensure long-term peace.

The government has promised to support displaced families with food, medical assistance, and shelter. 

Authorities are also assessing damage to public infrastructure and planning recovery efforts once the security situation stabilizes.