ACK Archbishop Sapit condemns Transmara clashes

Anglican Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit (pictured) has called for ceasefire in the ongoing inter-clan clashes in Trans Mara, Narok County.

Sapit, who spoke to journalists at his Narok home, condemned the clashes that erupted recently over boundaries and which have so far left two people dead and more than 20 houses burnt.

"It is sad that when the world is fighting against coronavirus, our communities who speak one language are busy fighting over a land boundary that has been there since time immemorial," said the cleric.

Sapit's sentiments come barely a day after Rift Valley Regional Coordinator George Natembeya toured the troubled border and announced a 4pm to 7am curfew.

Mr Natembeya said the government had disbursed Sh1.7 million for processing of title deeds for landowners in the area.

Sapit hailed security agencies for their effort in quelling the violence in Trans Mara.

He called on the government to investigate the source of a firearm, which was used to shoot a young man, fuelling the clashes.

"These clashes might not be just about land. I hear politics could be involved," he said.