President William Ruto on Friday, May 2, 2025, hosted elected leaders from Narok County at State House, Nairobi.
Ruto, in a statement shared via his official social media accounts, said that he had met Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of County Assembly (MCAs) from the Patrick Ole Ntutu-led county.
The meeting, Ruto said, is part of his ongoing plan to work with all leaders, including those belonging to different political persuasions, to take the country forward.
Details of Ruto’s meeting
The head of state’s meeting with the political leaders from Narok centred on development projects, cohesion, and areas of collaboration between the national and county governments.
“We are working with all leaders, including those belonging to different political persuasions, to take our country forward. Met MPs and MCAs from Narok County, State House, and Nairobi. Our meeting discussed development projects, cohesion, and areas of collaboration between the national and county governments,” Ruto stated.
Angata Barikoi clashes
The meeting comes days after deadly clashes were witnessed in Angata Barikoi over a land row, leaving six people dead and several police officers injured.
The Monday, April 28, 2025, confrontation erupted after residents, claiming historical ownership of a disputed 6,800-acre parcel of land, blocked a major road to stop land officials from conducting a survey.
The standoff escalated into clashes with police, leading to multiple casualties on both sides.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, speaking on Monday night after arriving at Wilson Airport from a daylong tour of the North Rift, also condemned the killings and called for calm.
“This is a very sad occurrence for us in the national security team. Land issues can easily be resolved peacefully—it should not lead to any loss of life,” Murkomen said.
He disclosed that, according to preliminary reports, five civilians had died and five police officers were injured—one critically, after being struck by an arrow to the head.
IG Kanja takes action
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja vowed to take decisive action against officers accused of using excessive force during the violent clash with protesting residents in Angata Barikoi.
Touring the troubled area to assess the damage firsthand on Tuesday, April 29, Kanja apologised for the police’s heavy-handed response and ordered the immediate transfer of the area DCIO and GSU officers.
The IG, flanked by local leaders at a peace meeting in the epicentre of the unrest, listened to calls for a speedy resolution to a longstanding land dispute that sparked the deadly demonstrations, where so far 15 people, including five police officers, are recovering from injuries.