Warring groups in Marsabit and Wajir agree on ceasefire

Wajir West MP Ahmed Orre (third left) and Turbi-Bubisa MCA Pius Yattani (right) flanked by elders hold spears during a meeting to bring peace between Gabra and Degodia communities at Shuur in Marsabit. Violence erupted between the herders from the two communities at Lalesa water point within Marsabit County two weeks ago which led to loss of seven lives. PHOTO: JOSEPH MUCHIRI/STANDARD

Leaders in Marsabit and Wajir counties have resolved to champion peace and end hostilities between two warring communities in the region.

Marsabit Governor Ukur Yatani and his Wajir counterpart Ahmed Abdullahi led elders from the Gabra and Degodia communities in agreeing to promote harmonious co-existence through sharing of resources.