Nyanza MPs tell state to address Kisumu-Kericho border conflict

Ray Obat nursing injuries at Nyabondo Mission Hospital on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, after being attacked in fresh ethnic clashes along the Kisumu-Kericho border. Three people have been confirmed dead while scores are nursing injuries. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

"The current happenings in Sondu are a clear indicator that some people in government are sleeping on their jobs. The President should direct that action be taken on those who are aiding and abetting the commission of crime along the Kisumu- Kericho border," said Seme MP James Nyikal.

Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot who spoke on the floor of the Senate asked Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to involve the leaders of the two counties in finding a solution to end the conflict just like he has been doing in other counties facing insecurity terming the current situation very unfortunate.

The Senate Majority Leader called for the transfer of all police officers serving on the border areas of Kisumu and Kericho counties saying that he will engage Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda so that they can spearhead an initiative to promote peace between the two warring communities.

"I am disturbed by the happenings along the border of Kericho and Kisumu counties, it is high time that the political leaders from the two counties be at the forefront of preaching peace among our people who have coexisted for many years as good neighbours," said Cheruiyot.