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August 31, 2025
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Houses Torched as Residents Clash Over Land in Mau Narok

Houses Torched as Residents Clash Over Land in Mau Narok

Residents blocked roads using burning tyres and stones...

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Clashes erupted in Tipis, Mau Narok, within Nakuru County, leading to houses being torched and roads barricaded. While locals attributed the unrest to land disputes, the National Police Service states the violence stemmed from a prolonged power blackout.

  • Several houses were set ablaze and the Nakuru–Narok road was blocked on Sunday night.
  • Nakuru County Commander Emmanuel Opuru confirmed police deployment and attributed the violence to a conflict sparked by a two-month power blackout.
  • The area has a history of ethnic violence, with past incidents in 2018, 2020, and prior flare-ups causing numerous injuries, displacements, and fatalities.

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