Marsabit leaders launch peace drive in volatile area

Marsabit leaders in a show of unity after a meeting where they resolved to reconcile warring sides. At least 14 people were killed in clashes in Saku recently. [Ali Abdi, Standard]

Leaders have started reconciliation meetings to end recurrent clashes that have claimed scores of lives.

Coming one week after two Members of Parliament (MPs) were freed on bond by a Nairobi court to spearhead the peace process, the leaders have committed to end the cycle of violence witnessed in the area.