A police officer was killed and several civilians injured in Kibiko, Kajiado West sub-county, during an ambush by youth opposed to a land subdivision exercise. The incident occurred on Christmas Day amidst a long-standing dispute over 2,800 acres of communal land.

• Seven suspects have been arrested following the violence.
• The disputed land is valued at an estimated Ksh. 100 billion.
• Two motorcycles were torched and their riders attacked, reportedly by a rival group.
• Moses Monik, a faction leader, claims his group is the legally recognized leadership for the land subdivision.
• Kajiado County Commander Alex Shikondi warned against fueling violence and confirmed security is provided after vetting documents.