The National Police Service has sent a specialised security team to Tseikuru following Kitui clashes that left seven people dead. In a statement issued on April 26, Inspector General Douglas Kanja confirmed the deployment, led by Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, as reinforcements continued to arrive in the affected area. Authorities said the move aims to restore order and support ongoing investigations.
Kanja condemned the killings, describing them as senseless, and assured residents that those responsible would be pursued. Police urged locals to remain calm and called on community leaders to promote peace as efforts to contain the situation intensify. The agency reiterated its commitment to taking firm action against those behind the attacks while working to prevent further escalation.
How did the deadly Kitui clashes occur?
The violence, which occurred on Saturday evening, involved suspected pastoralists from the Somali community who reportedly attacked a village, killing six men and one woman before fleeing towards Mwingi Game Reserve.
Several homes were also burned, leaving families displaced. Police linked the incident to a cycle of retaliatory attacks between the Somali and Kamba communities, citing earlier killings in March that have fueled tensions in the region.
