Governor, Church agree to dialogue over land

Migori Governor Okoth Obado (right) with Homa Bay Diocese Vicar General Michael Odiwa at Ulanda High School last Friday, when they declared their intention to end a dispute over land. [PHOTO: STANLEY ONGWAE/STANDARD]

Migori, Kenya : The Migori government and the local Catholic Church have agreed to have dialogue over two parcels of land that had sparked controversy between them.

Governor Okoth Obado and Homa Bay Diocese Vicar General Michael Odiwa said they were ready to have talks that would see the long-standing dispute brought to an end.