Kenya: Communal violence likely to persist in the Bangale sub-county through early October

Heightened security and further violence are likely in the Bangale sub-county, Tana River County, through early October following recent communal clashes. Rival clans from the Waradei and Malakote communities have been clashing in the area since late September over a land dispute. At least eight people have been killed. A police station was raided in Madogo on Oct. 4 by local community members demanding justice for the killings.

Officials will likely deploy additional security personnel to the area and could implement movement-restrictive measures, such as curfews, should the security situation deteriorate. Additional violence could disrupt business and ground travel in the region. Residents could stage protests denouncing the violence. Gatherings are possible near police stations, along major roads or near strategic landmarks. There is threat of violence at all related gatherings.