Shock , tension and grief have engulfed Narok County after deadly confrontations between police and locals over a disputed piece of land allegedly earmarked for government use.
An elderly man, overwhelmed with emotion, publicly condemned the violent evictions and loss of innocent lives.
Speaking to reporters, he stated that the land in question was given to them by former President Daniel arap Moi decades ago, and residents even possess legal title deeds.
“This land was given to us by Moi himself. We have title deeds. We’ve used them to secure loans from banks.
If it truly belonged to the government, why didn’t they come earlier?” the man asked, visibly shaken. “Instead, they sent police to kill our people while we watch helplessly.”
He criticized the government’s use of force against unarmed civilians, emphasizing that no one in the community had committed any crime.
“We want President Ruto to come and explain. Why are our people being killed without doing anything wrong?” he pleaded.
“Aki Ruto, kama shamba ni yako, kuja utuambie,” he added through tears—appealing directly to the President to clarify the land’s ownership rather than allowing violence to escalate.
The elder ended his emotional plea with a chilling statement: “If not so, we are going nowhere. Come. Kill us all then.”
The remarks have sparked a wave of outrage and sympathy across the country, as calls grow louder for the government to address the situation with transparency and justice.
Human rights groups are urging an immediate investigation into the killings and a peaceful resolution to the dispute.
For the people of Narok, this land is more than property—it is a legacy and a home they are prepared to defend, even with their lives.
By Kenyans