Buffer zone created to avert clashes in Kuria, Trans Mara boundary

A five-kilometre buffer zone has been created along the border of Kuria East and Trans Mara West sub-counties to prevent fresh clashes in the region.

Trans Mara West police boss Alfred Muthua said the move was aimed at defusing tension that had been building up between members of the Maasai and Kuria communities.

The hostilities had been sparked by the killing of a man from the Trans Mara West side.

On Tuesday, Mr Muthua said members of both communities had been ordered not to cross the border to avert further retaliatory attacks. He said the directive would remain in force until calm is restored.

The police boss further said security had been beefed up along the volatile border, with a contingent of security officers patrolling the area day and night.

“Officers from the regular unit, the Administration Police, Anti-Stock Theft Unit, the Rapid Deployment Unit and the General Service Unit have been in the area since Monday night,” said Mr Muthua.

FOUR GUNSHOT WOUNDS

Mr Naiguran Tereu, 45, was killed on Monday night by unknown individuals. He had four gunshot wounds on his stomach and hand. His body also bore several deep panga cuts.

Mr Muthua said the man was attacked while heading home around 8pm after a drinking spree. He was in the company of his brother-in-law, Mr Jackson Paramisia.

“On reaching Masurura Bridge, they were ambushed by a group of heavily armed people,” said Mr Muthua.

“They started running away. Unfortunately, Mr Tereu was shot dead,” said the police boss, adding that the man’s brother-in-law escaped unhurt.
Residents suspect there was a grudge between the man and members of the neighbouring community.