Parliamentary Team, NCIC Launch Peace Drive to End Samburu-Turkana Conflict
The NCIC delegation was led by Commissioner Hon. Dorcas Kedogo, the former MP for Vihiga County, who reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to sustainable peace.
In a renewed push to end persistent inter-community violence, the National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities, alongside the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC). Photo/Parliament of Kenya.
By Robert Assad
In a renewed push to end persistent inter-community violence, the National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities, alongside the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), has launched a peace initiative targeting the Samburu and Turkana communities.
The high-level peace dialogue, held at El Oadasio Hotel in Rumuruti town, convened elders, youth leaders, civil society representatives, persons with disabilities (PLWDs), and local leaders from both communities.
The session aimed at addressing the deep-rooted causes of violence that have plagued the region for years.Kieni MP Hon. Antony Wainaina, who chairs the Committee, led the discussions. He emphasized the importance of identifying underlying issues to find lasting solutions.
“We convened this forum to identify the root causes of the conflict that has led to loss of lives and livelihoods,” said Wainaina. “Our core mandate is to promote peaceful coexistence among all communities, and this initiative marks a critical step forward.”
Participants highlighted recurring competition over natural resources, especially grazing land and water, as a major source of tension. Drought, overgrazing, and population pressures were cited as exacerbating factors, alongside historical grievances such as cattle rustling and land disputes.
The NCIC delegation was led by Commissioner Hon. Dorcas Kedogo, the former MP for Vihiga County, who reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to sustainable peace.
“Dialogue is key to transforming conflict into lasting peace,” said Hon. Kedogo. “NCIC is committed to facilitating conversations that promote understanding and reconciliation.”
Also present were Luanda MP Hon. Dick Maungu and Isiolo North MP Hon. Joseph Lomwa. Both lawmakers stressed the urgent need for reconciliation.
“When you see us here, it is because Parliament is deeply concerned. We are committed to brokering peace,” stated Maungu.
Lomwa added, “The future of our children and women has been severely impacted by these conflicts. It’s time for peace to prevail.”
The meeting ended with a unanimous call for continued dialogue, equitable sharing of resources, and the implementation of community-driven peace mechanisms.
Leaders expressed optimism that with collective commitment, the Samburu and Turkana communities could finally achieve lasting harmony and unlock the region’s full development potential.
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