Stephen Letoo Speaks After Chaos at Maa Cultural Festival

Media personality and aspiring Kilgoris Member of Parliament Stephen Letoo has spoken about the chaos that briefly interrupted the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival in Sekenani, Narok County.

The event took place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, and was attended by President William Ruto, local leaders and many members of the Maasai community. The festival was organised to celebrate Maa culture, traditions and tourism.

However, the celebrations were briefly disrupted after supporters linked to rival political groups clashed at the venue. The disagreement created tension among people attending the event and interrupted the programme for some time.

The cause of the disagreement was linked to competition between different political camps in Narok. The county has recently witnessed increased political activity as leaders position themselves ahead of future elections. The presence of several senior politicians at the festival also attracted large crowds and heightened political excitement.

Letoo, who attended the event, later addressed the incident through a post on Facebook. He acknowledged that there had been disagreements but said the situation was eventually brought under control.

“Baada ya Siaka Siaka Sekenani, sote tulielewana na sherehe ikaendelea na ikawa Fire,” Letoo wrote. His message suggested that the leaders and their supporters later reached an understanding, allowing the festival to continue.

The media personality also praised leaders who attended the event. In particular, he mentioned ODM Deputy Party Leader and Kisii Governor Simba Arati, who used the occasion to encourage residents to support the Orange Democratic Movement.

Arati’s remarks added a political aspect to the cultural event. Although the festival was mainly meant to promote Maa traditions and tourism, politicians used the gathering to speak to their supporters and share their political messages.

Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and Narok Senator Ledama Olekina also appealed for calm after the clashes began. Their intervention helped reduce tension and restore order at the venue.

Despite the disruption, the cultural celebrations eventually resumed. The event continued with activities aimed at showcasing Maasai traditions, music, dances and the tourism potential of the region.

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