Ruto Attends Maa Cultural Festival in Narok as Rival Groups Clash

President William Ruto attended the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival in Sekenani, Narok County, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, where rival political factions clashed during the event, according to news.

Reports said the confrontation involved groups reportedly allied to Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo and Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu. The cause of the clash was unclear.

Ntutu and Narok Senator Ledama Olekina later appealed for calm and urged attendees to allow the celebrations to continue. The festival continued after security officers restored calm, with Ruto remaining at the event. The reports reviewed did not mention any injuries.

Ruto commissioned the Ushanga-Sekenani Curio Mall, a market for beads, necklaces, bracelets and other cultural artefacts.

People Daily reported that he announced tarmacking of the Narok Airport runway would begin on Monday, November 16. The aim, it said, is to improve access to the Maasai Mara and support regional tourism.

He also cited the settlement of residents on 10,000 acres at Kedong Ranch and the issuance of a title deed for the Maasai Mau Forest to the Narok County Government.

The festival was held from November 10 to 14 at Sekenani Gate in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. It brings together communities from Narok, Kajiado and Samburu counties.

On Sunday, November 15, Ruto inspected the construction of the St Joseph Catholic church project in Narok, then attended a church service at St Mary’s Girls High School grounds. Ghafla reported that he also opened St Mary’s Pre-School and commissioned its new administration block.https://x.com/citizentvkenya/status/2121911942268781018?a=hcD9e2OJBM7Xs2fh3_I&s=20

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