Kainuk, 9th August 2024 (Governor’s Press Service) – The Turkana and Pokot Peace Committees convened in Kainuk, Aroo Sub-County, to address ongoing conflicts and foster peaceful coexistence in the region.

The meeting, attended by participants from various troubled areas, focused on community-driven resolutions aimed at promoting peace and unity. Assistant Director for Peace, Mr. Geoffrey Lomongin, led the Directorate of Peace and Conflict Management from the Office of the Governor of Turkana County.

“Together, we can pave the way for a brighter and more peaceful future for the people of Turkana,” he stated during the meeting. The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) supported the meeting.

Attendees deliberated on peace promotions through structured compensation plans for aggrieved parties, morning call-up meetings, and peace sensitization. Aroo Sub-County administrators and chiefs pledged their commitment to enhancing peaceful coexistence between the two communities.

By addressing grievances and fostering mutual understanding and cooperation, the communities aim to create a more peaceful and prosperous future for themselves and future generations. Additionally, the meeting emphasized the importance of sensitizing youth, who are often involved in conflicts, to cease violence against vulnerable members of the community.

The political class was asked to actively promote unity and engage in cross-border trade as a means of fostering cooperation between the Turkana and Pokot communities. In order to symbolize commitment to the peace process, two elders—one from Turkana and the other from West Pokot —each planted a tree at the meeting venue.