12 youths injured as rival groups clash in Emurua Dikirr

Several youths from Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, sustained serious injuries on Wednesday following violent clashes between two rival groups—one identifying itself as “G12” and another allegedly aligned with Ilkerin Ward MCA Ezekiel Kiprono.

G12, reportedly associated with an MP, is said to have held hostage an MCA who is a vocal critic of the MP in an apparent attempt to prevent the ward leader's attendance at President William Ruto’s development tour in the region. 

The violent clash between two rival groups at Emurua Dikirr Centre in Narok County led to twelve youths sustaining serious injuries.

According to reports, G12 members allegedly held the MCA hostage to prevent his attendance at President Ruto’s development tour at Mogondo Technical Training Institute, where the head of state was issuing title deeds.

“Nataka niseme kwamba ziara ya rais ilikuwa ihudhuriwe na watu wengi ila wakazuiliwa na hiyo group…” said Ilkerin Ward MCA Ezekiel Kiprono.

One resident in Moru added: “Hawa ni watu ambao wamezuiliwa kukuja kwa mkutano yako rais na wengine bado wako njiani wakirudi…”

Victims and the aggrieved MCA have accused the G12 group of operating as a political gang, claiming it has been harassing locals for several months, allegedly with the aim of settling political scores.

“Ukiangalia huu umati hauna furaha…” said the MCA.

They are now calling on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to take firm action against those behind the violence.

The injured individuals, who suffered wounds from pangas, machetes, and wooden sticks, were rushed to various medical facilities in Emurua Dikirr. The incident has been officially reported at the Emurua Dikirr Police Station.