Pastoralist communities from Isiolo, Samburu, and Marsabit counties have signed a peace agreement to end years of violent clashes along their shared borders. The deal was reached after a three-day forum organized by the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) under the RANGE program, bringing together elders, women, youth, and leaders to promote sustainable peace.
Key Points:
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Commitment to Peace:
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Communities pledged collective responsibility to stop cattle rustling and revenge killings.
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Proposed solutions include community policing, intelligence sharing, and cooperation with security agencies to root out criminals.
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Security Concerns:
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Leaders highlighted “Lantana” in Samburu East as a notorious hideout for armed bandits from multiple counties.
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Isiolo County Commissioner Geoffrey Omoding criticized police retreats during raids, urging officers to use reinforcements, armored vehicles, and aerial support, including bombs if necessary, to neutralize threats.
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Community Involvement:
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FCDC’s Saiyana Lempara stressed the need for inclusive participation, including morans, women, and minority groups, for lasting peace.
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Josephine Muli (Turkana representative) emphasized education as a long-term solution to deter youth from crime and urged mothers to guide their sons away from criminal activities.
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Agreement Signed:
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Representatives from the Borana, Samburu, Turkana, and Rendille communities, alongside government officials, signed the pact, witnessed by religious leaders.
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This initiative marks a crucial step toward ending violence and fostering stability in the region.
