Peace restored in Transmara following border conflicts

Jun 17, 2023 - 13:41

Narok County Commissioner Isaac Masinde when he toured Nkararo-Enooretet border in Transmara West last week. Peace has been restored in the area after government enhanced security deployment in the restive border.

Kilgoris, Friday, June 16, 2023

KNA by Isaiah Nayika

Peace has returned on the border of Nkararo- Enooretet in Transmara West Narok County following a week of border skirmishes.

This follows heavy deployment of General Service Unit (GSU), Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) and Administration Police security personnel to the region.

The deployment of the security teams came after a visit to the region by the Narok County security team led by County Commissioner Isaac Masinde who had promised government response to the skirmishes.

Several acres of sugarcane farms and houses were burned in the week long skirmishes, as close to 200 people were displaced.

Speaking to KNA, Masinde urged residents to resume their normal activities as he assured them the government will provide enough security.

However, to bring a lasting solution to the perennial clashes which have persisted for decades in the region, Masinde urged those living on the border to respect the Natembeya Cutline; named after the former Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya, terming it as a legal tool.

Meanwhile, Trans Mara West Sub County Police Commander Jamleck Ngaruya has revealed that 26 people have so far been arrested and charged in connection to the clashes, as five others are still being monitored.

Courtesy ; K. N. A