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August 31, 2025
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Govt Imposes Curfew Amid Escalating Tensions in Nakuru

Govt Imposes Curfew Amid Escalating Tensions in Nakuru

The violence is said to have been brewing for days before erupting on Saturday evening, leaving dozens displaced...

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The government has imposed a curfew in Tipis and Mwisho Wa Lami, Nakuru County, following violent clashes on the evening of Saturday, August 30, which left one dead and displaced dozens of families. Initial reports cited protests over a two-month power outage, but the aftermath revealed deeper inter-community tensions.

  • 12 houses were torched, and roads were blocked by burning tires.
  • Nakuru County Commissioner Loyford Kibaara announced a 7pm to 5am curfew for one week.
  • Areas like Tipis, Mau Narok, Mauche, and parts of Njoro experienced tensions between communities, with similar incidents reported in 2018 and 2020.

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