Former conflict hotspot in Kapedo hosts Jamhuri Day celebrations

For decades, the mere mention of Kapedo in Baringo County sent a chill across the country. It was a valley spoken of in hushed tones, remembered for deadly ambushes, fallen security officers, and a protracted border conflict that seemed impossible to end. But on Friday December 12, 2025 during the 62nd Jamhuri Day, history was rewritten. For the first time ever, the residents held celebrations to mark the national holiday in Kapedo, at the volatile Baringo - Turkana border, transforming one of the country’s most feared battlefields into a stage of unity, peace, love, and renewed hope. Connect with KBC Online; Subscribe to our channel: https://t.ly/86BKN Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KBCChannel1 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kbcchannel1tv Check our website: https://www.kbc.co.ke/ #KBCchannel1 #Kenya #News