Arbajahan, Wajir| Ahmed Abdullahi Jiir, the governor of Wajir county has met with his Isiolo county counterpart Abdi Ibrahim Guyo to find a lasting solution to the perennial insecurity and cattle-rustling issues that have existed between the two frontier counties for decades.
The two were joined by the National Security supremos led by Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Interior Prof. Kithure Kindiki. Others who attended are Deputy Inspector General Noor Gabow.
Today marked a historic chapter as we came together as leaders of our two great neighbourly Counties of Wajir and Isiolo to lay the foundation for our togetherness and harmonious co-existence and leave a legacy of peace
Ahmed Abdullahi, Governor-Wajir County
Wajir and Isiolo, both predominantly inhabited by pastoralists ocassionaly clash over water sources and grazing lands especially during the drought season where pasture and water resources become strained. Such scenerios usually force nomads from either side to cross into each others borders depending on which side is more endowed at a particular time.
Abdullahi also thanked National Security officials Prof. Kindiki and Noor Gabow for heeding to their call and extending their support to the peace project. He also assured the officials and stakeholders who were present that he and his Isiolo counterpart are keen on working together in order to fasttrack peace for the benefit of the communities of both counties.
Isiolo governor touts buffer zones at the border
The governor of Isiolo County Mr. Abdi Guyo emphasized the need for a buffer zone between the warring sides in order to curb the recurrent cattle rutling and ethnic clashes being witnessed frequently.
Guyo, who is the third governor of Isiolo also called on the leaders from the Frontier region to put all hands on deck in working together to find solution to the insecurity menace in the region reiterating that political differences should not curtail them from working for the common good of their communities.
The governor who was accompanied by the area Senator Mrs. Fatuma Dullo and County MP Ms. Mumina Bonaya called upon his counterparts to work together in ensuring banditry and insecurities are addressed in the region.
“Despite of the political affiliation differences, it is time we leaders from the North come together to ensure that our people don’t die because of insecurity,”. Guyo added.
The frequent conflicts are resource-based in nature and are at their worst during the drought season where pastoralists scramble for the meagre pasture and water resources.
However, it is the first time that the leadership of the Frontier counties have taken such broad measures aimed at bringing peace between the nomadic communities.
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