At least five illegal firearms and 14 rounds of ammunition have been handed over by residents of Trans Mara West and Trans Mara South as security teams move to stabilise the region, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said.
Murkomen made the announcement during an inspection tour of the two sub-counties on Tuesday, which he undertook alongside Deputy Inspector-General Eliud Lagat. He said the weapons surrendered were a step in the right direction but noted that security agencies believe nearly 100 firearms are still circulating among civilians.
“Our security agencies have been given firm instructions to mop up all remaining illegal weapons,” Murkomen said, calling on residents of Kilgoris, Kuria East, Kuria West and Emurua Dikirr constituencies to surrender guns before enforcement action is taken.
The Interior CS later met National Government Administration Officers and security teams in Siteti, Trans Mara South, as authorities respond to renewed tribal clashes in the area. The violence has so far left four people dead and forced more than 1,800 residents to flee their homes.
To support security operations, the government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew across the affected regions, allowing officers to conduct patrols and restore order.
Guns surrendered by civilians in Trans Mara on December 23, 2025.PHOTO/MINAMurkomen warned that individuals involved in the sale or movement of illegal firearms and ammunition would face “decisive action,” saying such activities continue to fuel insecurity.
He also raised concerns over the handling of weapons by County Rangers, saying he would direct the Inspector-General of Police to carry out fresh vetting of all rangers. He said the officers must work under a clear command system and remain accountable to the National Police Service.
“No part of our country shall be allowed to slide into lawlessness under the watch of the Kenya Kwanza administration,” the CS said.
Earlier this week, the government gazetted parts of Trans Mara West and Trans Mara South as security-disturbed and dangerous areas for a 30-day period.
According to the Gazette Notice dated December 19, 2025, the areas listed include Kilgoris, Ang’ata Barrikoi, Lolgorian town, Mogondo, Keyian, Kirindon, Olderkesi, Nkararo and Kapsasian. Other locations named were Kakemer, Ntimaru, Masurura, Kapsarok, Mogor, Nairagie Enkare, Maji Moto and Naisoya.
Security officials say the curfew has helped ease tensions, giving officers room to step up surveillance and ground operations.
Residents have been advised to observe the curfew, cooperate with authorities and share information on suspicious activities to help return the area to normalcy.
The security operation forms part of wider government efforts to stop recurring tribal clashes in Narok County, curb the spread of illegal firearms and protect lives through stronger enforcement measures.
The Kenya Red Cross Society says the clashes have destroyed 253 households.
“Families are seeking shelter in schools, dispensaries and open areas, with some sleeping under trees. Children, women and persons with disabilities are the most affected, with food stores destroyed by fire,” the Red Cross said in a statement.
