DIALOGUE FOR PEACE, UNITY AND SECURITY
Originally published by Ministry of Defence – Kenya — Read the original article →
Peace remains the cornerstone of sustainable security, social cohesion and economic development, particularly in communities historically affected by intercommunal conflicts. In a renewed commitment to lasting stability, a peace dialogue between the Pokot and Turkana communities was held at Orwa in Pokot Central, West Pokot County, bringing together community leaders and security stakeholders to strengthen mutual understanding, rebuild trust and chart a shared path towards peaceful coexistence.
The meeting was chaired by West Pokot County Commissioner Mr David Ntawuasa Saruni and attended by the Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU) Commander, Brigadier Ahmed Saman, alongside other senior KDF leaders. The engagement underscored the importance of sustained collaboration between government leadership, security agencies and local communities in addressing the underlying causes of insecurity.
Addressing the gathering, the OMU Commander, Brigadier Saman, emphasised that lasting peace cannot be achieved through security interventions alone but requires genuine community commitment, mutual respect and collective responsibility. He observed that dialogue provides an important platform for resolving longstanding grievances, strengthening relationships and preventing disputes from escalating into violence. He further urged both communities to reject retaliatory attacks and embrace peaceful mechanisms for resolving differences.
