Pastoralists from Isiolo County who have moved to the neighbouring Garissa County in search of water and pasture have been asked to return to Isiolo.
Garbatula Deputy Commisioner Jack Obuya who called the pastoralist back home has assured them that there is enough pasture in Isiolo for them.
Commissioner Obuya said that due to the ongoing heavy rains in the region, the area has been blessed with enough water and pasture for their animals.
The Deputy Commissioner has also reiterated that the come back will also help in avoiding tribal clashes with the communities living in Garissa.
He also promised that security meetings have been held to ensure security of everyone in the region.
“We have taken an initiative of bringing together these communities through the administration such as Chiefs and the peace committees who will continue holding talks until our pastoralists return home,” said Commissioner Obuya.
According to Obuya, up to 3,000 cattle including camels have been taken by the pastoralists to the neighbouring Garissa County in search of pasture and water.
This come back home call comes at the same time where more than 14 people have being killed in tribal clashes between communities living along the Samburu, Marsabit border.