Residents of Kisii-Trans Mara boarder have been urged to live cohesively without igniting tribal tensions.
On Monday, members from the Abagusii and Maasai communities engaged in a fight following allegations of cattle rustling between the two communities.
Speaking at Magena on Tuesday, Nominated Senator Janet Ongera described the tension as primitive and urged elders from the two communities to end the conflicts through reconciliation.
“Cattle rustling is a primitive act that deserves condemnations from all quarters. However, it’s really sad that our people can still go to the battle field over issues that can be solved peacefully. I want to urge the provincial administration and elders from the two communities to use amicable means to solve the crisis,” Ms Ongera said.
Ms Ongera called for deployment of police officers to man the troubled border and called upon leaders to speak in one voice against cattle rustling.
“The county commissioners from Narok and Kisii should ensure we have enough police to man the troubled border. We want to live in peace and it’s upon leaders to preach the same. But for now, I want to challenge residents along the border to stay calm as we look for a lasting solution on the cattle rustling menace,” she said.
She also urged residents to report cases of theft to the police instead of igniting tribal animosities.
“It’s always important to report cattle rustling cases so that police can take charge. Otherwise it’s wrong to wage war based on tribe. Kenya is beyond cheap tribal clashes and we ought to live as one people,” she added.