KNUT has requested government intervention in the Trans Mara conflict.

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has urged the government to intervene in the ongoing clashes between residents of Trans Mara South and their neighbors in Kuria East. Willy Korir, the Executive Secretary of KNUT Trans Mara, stated that the sporadic clashes, resulting in four deaths, have led to a week of school absenteeism due to safety concerns.

The clashes primarily revolve around disputes over grazing fields between residents of Nkararo and Gwitembe borders. The conflict has escalated to the point of gunshots near the boundary between Trans Mara and Migori, creating a fearful environment for children.

Peter Koech, a resident from Nderema village in Trans Mara, shared his experience of being attacked during daylight hours. The situation remains tense, with reports of sugarcane farms being torched around Mwitaniki shopping center.

Transmara West County Commissioner Jamleck Ngaruiya assured residents that the government had deployed security officers, including the GSU, RDU, AP, and ASTU establishments, for a joint operation to restore peace. He expressed regret over the destruction of property, including three houses, and called for a ceasefire.

Ngaruiya urged elders from both sides to collaborate with the police in identifying suspects for arrest, emphasizing the need for cooperation to address the conflict. He called on the elders to facilitate harmony and guide the police in apprehending those responsible for correction.

In response, the elders requested Interior CS Kithure Kindiki to visit the area, reconcile the warring communities, and promote peaceful coexistence.