Tension rises in Kajiado over disputed Kibiko land

Residents of Kibiko in Kajiado West are living in fear, following violent clashes over a disputed piece of land that led to the death of a police officer, even as tens of residents were left nursing injuries. The incident drew condemnation and the attention of local leaders and security forces alike. Leaders who attempted to intervene in the ongoing land demarcation process were tear-gassed by police officers under the command of deputy county commissioners. This latest escalation is part of a long-running battle over land ownership in the area.