Government Deploys Special Team to Siakago, Embu, Following Violent Clashes - August 2025

The Kenyan government has deployed a special investigative team to Siakago Town, Mbeere North, Embu County, following two days of violent unrest. The clashes occurred between residents and muguka vendors. The chaos resulted in multiple businesses being razed and several residents sustaining injuries. Following the incidents, President Ruto ordered the transfer of Siakago's police chiefs, a decision that was announced by CS Interior Ruku. The government's intervention aims to address the unrest in the area.