Narok town residents decry increasing cases of insecurity

Residents of Narok Town have raised the alarm over a spike in violent crime, saying their community has become a dangerous place to live. According to locals, at least seven bodies were discovered along the road in just three months, with one recent victim—a 30‑year-old man—found dumped near Eagles Junction, not far from Maasai Mara University. Kenya News The string of killings, they argue, shows that security forces are neglecting their duty, especially since most of the cases remain unsolved. Kenya News
Community members pointed fingers at the police, alleging a reluctance to arrest suspects or act swiftly on intelligence. Yusuf Hassan, a resident, expressed frustration that when a murder happens, no action is taken to arrest the culprit. Kenya News Another resident, Hezbon Nyakundi, urged county leaders to fix street lighting in dark alleyways, saying criminals exploit these poorly lit areas. Kenya News In response, Narok’s County Police Commander, Riko Ngare, called for a collaborative effort: he encouraged citizens to report suspicious individuals by calling a phone number he personally shared, and promised to work with other officials to step up investigations. Kenya News
The growing anger has already drawn attention from county officials. Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu has publicly denounced the violence, while the County Commissioner, Kipkech Lotiatia, has pledged to intensify security patrols. Kenya News At the same time, senior officers are working with local peace committees to devise long-term interventions, including installing more streetlights and increasing community policing. Kenya News
Looking ahead, residents are hopeful that the promised reforms will restore a sense of safety in their neighbourhoods. Many have called for permanent police outposts in crime hotspot areas and better engagement between citizens and law enforcers. Without meaningful solutions, however, confidence in public security could continue eroding — and the next outrage may already be looming.