Rift Valley counties on the brink of chaos as Maasai lay claim to land

Armed police officers chase a group of young youth during the fight between two waring groups in Kitengela Kajiado county on 8th September 2015. chaos erupted shortly after the two group disagreed on how to share the newly constructed market. score of people were injured including a citizen radio journalist. [PHOTO/PETERON GITHAIGA/STANDARD]

Recent protests in Kitengela, Kajiado and Laikipia point to historical discontent that could escalate into violent clashes.

Three weeks ago, business was disrupted in Kitengela town as a section of traders protested allocation of market space by the Kajiado County Government.