Five governors from the Lake Region Economic Bloc have signed a peace accord binding communities from their counties from engaging in violence. Governors Wycliffe Oparanya (Kakamega), Stephen Sang (Nandi), Wilbur Otichilo (Vihiga), Paul Chepkwony (Kericho) and Mathew Owili (Kisumu deputy governor). The leaders were at Tabolwa/Kamung’ei tribal clashes hotspot along the Nandi/Kakamega County’s border to sign the accord to stamp out perennial animosity in the area. The governors also presided over the commissioning of the “Kamung’ei Soko la Amani” (Kamung’ei Peace market) cattle auction along the border. The market was constructed by both Nandi and Kakamega counties to encourage the Luhya and Nandi communities to engage in trade and integrate them.

Source: The Star September 21, 2020 11:03 UTC