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Tension high in Angata Barikoi as state moves to quell chaos

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigation Mohamed Ibrahim Amin lead senior police officers in a meeting to diffuse tension in Angata Barrikoi, Tras Mara, on April 29, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Tension remains high in Angata Barrikoi, Trans Mara South, following the killing of five people during violent clashes between police and residents on Monday.

More than 15 people were injured in the chaos, including two police officers who were struck by arrows.

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