One killed, more houses torched as Narok clashes escalate

One killed, more houses torched as Narok clashes escalate

One person was killed Sunday morning at Tergat area in ongoing clashes between two communities at the Narok-Nakuru border.

More than 2,000 people have also been left homeless in Olenguruone after their homes were torched, following an outbreak of ethnic clashes.

The clashes have also left more than 10 people hospitalized in various medical facilities.

Livestock has also been stolen during the clashes with displaced residents now seeking refuge at the Olenguruone Township Secondary School.

The clashes, which started on Christmas Day, have left property worth millions destroyed  in what has been termed as retaliatory attacks by warring communities in the area

On Saturday, hundreds of residents camped at Olenguruone area of Kuresoi South after fleeing their homes in the wake of attacks.
Members of one community are said to have launched the attacks avenging the killing of two herders who were shot dead on Wednesday by unknown people suspected to be from the opposing community.
Residents are now calling on the government to come to their rescue.
Narok MP Moitalel Ole Kenta asked Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery to urgently look into the matter.
Ole Kenta said he will use two million shillings from the county’s emergency kitty to put up two police stations in the area.
More police officers have been sent to the area to help restore sanity.

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