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Clashes interrupt a Maa cultural festival in Narok, Kenya

By , based on Kenyans.co.ke

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Clashes between supporters, according to Kenyans.co.ke, interrupted the Maa cultural and tourism festival in Narok County on Saturday, in the presence of President William Ruto. The groups are said to be linked to MP Gabriel Tongoyo and Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, and security forces intervened after chairs were thrown near the stage.

Clashes broke out on Saturday 14 November 2026 at the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival in Narok County, Kenya, briefly interrupting the event before security forces intervened. President William Ruto was taking part in the celebrations at the Sekenani gate, and the clashes erupted as he approached the main enclosure, according to Kenyans.co.ke.

According to the outlet, the clashes pitted groups of supporters described as close to Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo and Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu. Videos published by Kenyans.co.ke show people running through the venue after the clash, as well as chairs thrown near the stage, several of them broken or scattered on the ground.

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