Time to end county boundary rows

Irate Isiolo youth pull down barriers and makeshift structures in a boundary tussle last year. A number of counties have seen fighting over border disputes. [PHOTO:SAMMY MOSE/STANDARD]

Numerous reports have been made of rising tension and conflict along county borders. The situation has escalated to worrying levels which has resulted in displacement of persons, livestock theft and destruction of property and loss of lives.

This scenario contrasts sharply with periods before the introduction of the devolved system. Few incidents were reported of border conflicts in the then district and provincial administration units, which were adopted to form the current county boundaries.