President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni on Thursday signed a pact to end the incessant conflict among the border communities.
The two heads of state showed their commitment towards promoting peace across the border. The agreement brings together the Turkana, Pokot and Karamoja.
The pact was signed by Devolution Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa and Uganda’s Minister for Karamoja Affairs John Byabagambi. Speaking during the launch ceremony in Moroto town, Uhuru said that the new agreement is going to benefit both nations as they seek to enhance peaceful co-existence needed for their economic growth.
“H.E. said the peace & devt. prog. will assist in transforming the region from a conflict zone to an area of progress, devt. & wealth. He called for free movement of people, goods & services across borders of African countries saying the continent can't develop without free trade,” State House tweeted.
Uhuru and Museveni also commissioned the 2.3 million cubic litres Kobebe dam.
The project, which cost the Ugandan government 2.5 million US dollars is expected to serve more than 1.5 million animals owned by both Turkana and Karamojong communities.
The two leaders reiterated the need for peace as they seek to transform the lives of their people in different ways.