Ole Ntutu and Arati calm tensions at Kisii-Transmara border

A sense of calm seems to have returned along the Kisii-Transmara border after violent clashes triggered by cattle theft.

Clashes in the area led to the deaths of three people, multiple injuries, and the burning of sugarcane plantations.

Governors Simba Arati (Kisii) and Patrick Ole Ntutu (Narok) held a meeting at Kiango Market, where they called for calm while urging peace committee members, chiefs, and security officers to track down the stolen cattle and ensure they are returned to their rightful owners.

Ole Ntutu emphasized that the Maasai and Gusii communities have coexisted peacefully for decades.

He called on investigators to thoroughly examine the situation, identify the underlying causes, and bring those responsible to justice.

Meanwhile, Kisii County Commissioner Joseph Kibet confirmed that officers conducted patrols in Kiango, Nyabitunwa, and Nyamaiya, leading to the arrest of a suspect linked to livestock theft.

The young man is accused of transporting stolen cattle from the Gusii community to his Maasai associates.

He is currently being held at Kenyenya Police Station and will be arraigned once investigations are concluded.