This archive report was first published on 24 December 2019.
On December 24, 2019, a tragic accident occurred near Satellite trading center, 10kms from Mai Mahiu town, resulting in the deaths of 32 sheep.
The speeding truck driver was arrested and the vehicle seized, but the incident sparked outrage among the Maasai community.
Community members blocked the Mai Mahiu-Narok Highway in protest, bringing transport to a standstill and causing a major traffic snarl-up that stretched for kilometres.
Senior police officers are currently engaging with community leaders to resolve the situation and reopen the blocked road.
