2 killed as fresh clashes erupt along Trans-Mara-Kisii border
Two people have been killed and several others injured after fresh clashes erupted along the Transmara-Kisii border, leaving residents in fear and disrupting transport, farming and other daily activities. The violence involved groups of youths from Kisii and Transmara, with confrontations reported at several points along the boundary. Farms were set on fire during the […]
Fresh clashes erupted along the Transmara-Kisii border, resulting in two deaths and numerous injuries on Sunday. The violence involved youth groups from both regions, leading to confrontations and damage to farms, crops, and businesses. The fighting disrupted worship services and daily activities, leaving residents fearful. Richard Mainga, a local resident, reported that farms and businesses were destroyed, with vegetable and maize crops damaged, and commercial establishments forced to close.
Security officers from Kisii and Narok counties convened an emergency meeting to assess the situation and coordinate efforts to restore peace. Kisii County Commissioner James Kamau stated that authorities had identified those responsible and were taking action, urging parents and community leaders to prevent further confrontations.
Elder Julius Ole Kilusu called for dialogue between the affected communities to avoid the violence spreading. Security teams have been deployed to the affected areas, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the latest clashes, which began after a dispute over a girl at a drinking establishment. Residents are calling for increased security and a lasting resolution to boundary and land disputes in the region.
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