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Leaders urge caution over Tana River, Garissa boundary dispute

Galole MP Said Hiribae has criticised Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen for allegedly undermining the leadership of Tana River County. [File, Standard]

The proposed plan to alter the boundary between Garissa and Tana River counties could spark tribal clashes in the volatile region, leaders have warned.

On Sunday, former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa and Tana River leaders said the 1930 three-mile boundary strip between the two counties should be maintained.

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