Peace Dialogue
Security agencies in Wajir County, with the support of the Vision Corps Initiative (VCI), held a peace dialogue with local opinion leaders, including representatives from youth, women, and peace elders.
The public hearing aimed to improve social cohesion and exchange knowledge to build mechanisms for preventing conflicts in the region.
Wajir County Commissioner Karuku Ngumo emphasized the importance of collaboration between VCI, the County Government, and security agencies in implementing peace and conflict resolution programmes in conflict-prone areas of Wajir County.
“The main goal of these peace initiatives is to prevent resource-based conflicts, promote sustainable peace, and enhance unity among communities in the region and along the county borders,” Commissioner Ngumo stated. Speaking during a press briefing in Wajir on Wednesday, Ngumo noted the significance of public hearings in achieving peace and stressed the importance of maintaining an ongoing dialogue between stakeholders and community members.
Ngumo observed that individuals from the public voiced their opinions and preferences on measures that the security agencies and County Governments and NGOs could adopt to strengthen peace and security in the county.
“This collaborative endeavor aims to foster sustainable peace and development,” he added. Ahmed Noor, Chief Executive Officer of Vision Corps Initiative, highlighted the collective commitment to achieving peaceful coexistence and prosperity for Wajir County.
“We discussed peaceful coexistence with all stakeholders in Wajir. Representatives from youth groups, women groups, disability advocates, minorities, national and county government officials, and security agencies were present,” Noor explained.
Noor outlined various conflicts affecting the area, including resource-based conflicts, drug abuse, droughts, climate change, demarcation and boundary disputes, and political issues. “Together, as the people of Wajir, with the county government, national government, security agencies, and peace elders, we will assure peaceful coexistence and a prosperous Wajir County,” he affirmed.
