Trending Video: Maasai Men Caught on Camera Destroying UDA Caps After Chaos Rocks Ruto’s Event

A video showing two Maasai men destroying United Democratic Alliance (UDA) caps with a machete has gone viral following chaotic scenes at the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival attended by President William Ruto in Narok County.

The footage, which has attracted attention on social media, shows the two men standing behind a tent as they use a machete to cut a UDA-branded cap into pieces.

Several broken plastic chairs can also be seen in the background, suggesting the video was recorded after the confrontation that disrupted the cultural gathering.

The incident happened on Saturday, November 14, during the fourth edition of the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival held at Sekenani Gate in the Maasai Mara.

The event, which brought together leaders and members of the Maa community, was briefly disrupted when rival groups clashed near the main venue.

The confrontation reportedly involved supporters allied to Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and those associated with Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, who is eyeing the Narok gubernatorial seat.

Supporters of Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku were also caught up in the tension.

More than 10 people were reportedly injured after stones and traditional Maasai rungus were used during the confrontation, according to reports by The Standard.

Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and Senator Ledama Olekina later appealed to the rival groups to stop fighting, reminding them that they belonged to the same community.

The situation forced security officers to move in as preparations continued for President Ruto’s participation in the event.

The President later attended the gathering, where he launched the Maasai Women Ushanga Curio Hall.

The viral video has added another talking point to the political tension witnessed during the festival.

However, the reason behind the two men’s decision to destroy the UDA caps has not been independently established, and their actions should not be taken as representing the entire Maasai community.

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