The riders took to the streets after reports that one of their colleagues was beaten and seriously injured by Uasin Gishu County enforcement officers. The incident angered riders, who accused county askaris of constant harassment and unfair treatment.
Early in the day, large groups of riders converged in the central business district. They blocked several roads and brought traffic to a halt. The situation escalated when the riders blocked the busy Eldoret–Malaba highway, a key route linking Kenya to Uganda.
Anti-riot police officers were quickly deployed to restore order. Tear gas was fired to disperse the crowds after attempts to clear the roads peacefully failed. As the unrest spread, most businesses in the town centre closed temporarily for safety reasons.
Eldoret OCS James Lenaso led the police operation on the ground as officers pushed protesters away from major roads. By midday, police had regained control of most sections of the town, although tension remained high in some areas.
Uasin Gishu County police commanders said officers were working to restore calm and ensure normal activities resume. They noted that blocking highways posed a serious security risk and could not be allowed to continue.
The protesting riders demanded action from the county government and called for direct engagement with Governor Jonathan Bii. They want an end to what they describe as repeated intimidation, arrests, and physical confrontations involving county askaris.
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