Commissioner Lotiatia denies cases of insecurity in Narok

Narok County Commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia has dismissed recent reports suggesting rampant violence in the region, calling much of the coverage fake news. In a media briefing at his office alongside the County Security Team, Lotiatia insisted that the county remains largely peaceful, even in the Trans Mara South and West sub-counties, areas that social media has recently spotlighted for alleged unrest. Kenya News+1
Lotiatia also challenged images circulating online that claim to show villagers with arrow wounds, saying there are no hospital or police records to support such claims. I have personally visited the Trans Mara area and held peace barazas where locals confirmed they live in harmony, he stated, urging the public to avoid spreading unverified information that could stoke unnecessary tension. Kenya News He noted, however, that authorities had arrested 27 people in Enosein and Ang’ata Barikoi on suspicion of planning armed skirmishes; those detained allegedly carried pangas, machetes, and arrows. Kenya News
Addressing broader crime trends, Lotiatia argued that recent murders in Narok County are largely rooted in gender-based violence (GBV), alcoholism, and conflicts over relationships, rather than organized clan violence. Kenya News He said that over 90 percent of the homicide cases in the past three months, for example, fit this pattern. To counteract these issues, he called on community members to promote unity, report suspicious behavior to the police, and avoid inflaming social media discourse that might scare off investment. Kenya News
Looking ahead, Lotiatia emphasized the role of community cooperation in maintaining peace. He reassured residents that security has already been stepped up, including patrols and collaboration with peace committees. Kenya News+1 He also reminded people that blocking public roads during protests is not a solution and urged them to use legal channels instead. Kenya News As political and media attention grows, Lotiatia’s appeal for calm and accurate reporting may prove central to restoring trust and stability in Narok.