Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago has asked security personnel in areas facing insecurity to work closely with locals in the grassroots so as to help address the matter by getting first-hand information.
Mandago has also challenged leaders to sensitize locals on the need to embrace development and technology so as to do away with cattle rustling.
Speaking during the Baringo First Lady Peace Run initiated by Ivy Kiptis (Governor's wife), Mandago condemned incidences of cattle rustling in the North Rift and assured of the region commitment to address the matter he says has stalled development progress.
"I want to assure locals in this region of my undivided support in fighting this vice as development will only prosper when we have peace in place," Mandago, also the Noreb chair, said.
"Security personnel need to create good relations with locals for real-time updates and also intelligence. This can also work to botch cattle-rustling attacks," he added.
Host Governor Stanley Kiptis on his part asked leaders in cattle rustling hit areas to play a key role in finding a lasting solution.
"The security inter-agencies should also work in tandem and coordinate to make sure we end the vice," he said, also asking the public to help the security team by reporting criminals.
"We will work with all leaders in Baringo to built and equip schools in volatile areas to make sure children go to school as a way to make them develop new skills," added Kiptis.
Similar sentiments were shared by West Pokot Governor, Prof. John Lonyangapuo who termed cattle rustling as a stone-age practice.
"Let's deal with this problem once and for all and avoid pointing fingers at others," he said.
Baringo County First Lady on her part expressed optimism that the initiative will not only help sensitize the communities to embrace peace and unity but will also be an avenue for naturing talent.
"We are going to work with all stakeholders going forward to make sure the conflicts between the communities will be a thing of past," she said.
"This run for peace initiative is a noble idea, bringing communities together to reason together to end this menace. We will work as one to make sure the peace is upheld in Baringo county," added Uasin Gishu county first lady Lucy Mandago.