Displaced Families Return Home After Days of Fear as Calm Returns to Ang’ata Barrikoi

For days, their lives were reduced to uncertainty and fear.

Families displaced by ethnic violence in Ang’ata Barrikoi area of Trans Mara South are finally finding a sense of relief after being allowed to return home.

The residents had sought safety at Sankale Primary School after violence erupted in the area, forcing them to flee with little more than the clothes they were wearing.

Police vehicles escorted the affected families back to their villages, marking a hopeful step toward normalcy.

“I am happy to be back, but it is painful to see what was left behind,” said one resident whose house was among those burnt during the unrest.

Transmara South OCPD Enricko Telewa Lyomo reassured the returning families that peace has been restored and security remains firm.

He encouraged residents to resume their daily activities, noting that police officers will continue to patrol the area to prevent further disturbances.

The return home, however, has not erased the losses suffered. Many families are now faced with the difficult task of rebuilding their lives from scratch.

Burnt houses, destroyed belongings, and disrupted livelihoods remain a harsh reminder of the conflict.

Residents are now appealing to the government and well-wishers for support, particularly in rebuilding their homes and accessing basic necessities.

They say that while peace has returned, recovery will take time and assistance.

Community elders and local leaders have urged both the Siria and Kipsigis communities to embrace dialogue and peaceful coexistence, emphasizing that unity is the only path toward lasting peace and shared development.

As families settle back into their homes, hope slowly replaces fear, but the scars of the unrest remain, calling for compassion, support, and lasting solutions.