Leaders express concern over rising cases of insecurity in north eastern Kenya

Isiolo deputy governor Mr Mohamed Gulleid (left)charts with Isiolo north Member of parliament Hon.Joseph Samal (right) at Isiolo stadium on 20-10-205 during Mashujaa day.The leaders encouraged residents to maintain peace in the county following clashes between Turkana and Samburu communities that has left several people dead of late.The leaders said that no development can be realized where there is war. (PHOTO: BRUNO MUTUNGA/ STANDARD)

Rising cases of insecurity dominated Mashujaa Day celebrations, with national and county government officials calling on wrangling locals to co-exist peacefully.

Besides inter-clan conflicts, the leaders decried runway insecurity at Buffalo Springs and Shaba national reserves that had been taken over by armed herders from Turkana, Samburu and Somali communities.