LOWacled · L2 · riot2025-04-03
[Kenya] Riots: Mob violence
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On 3 April 2025, rival groups from the Maasai community, allied to the Kajiado senator, UDA-Kenya Kwanza (other sources mention governor-ODM, Azimio) clashed with supporters of Narok senator (ODM, Azimio), with some engaging in a fistfight, during a women and youth empowerment event in Eiti (other sources mention Sajiloni) (Kajiado Central, Kajiado) following political rivalry. Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed, and the extent of injuries is unknown/not reported. The event proceeded as planned after police officers used unspecified means to restore calm.
- Severity
- LOW
- Occurred
- 2025-04-03
- Country
- Kenya
- Event type
- riot
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