Poverty and unemployment have been cited as the major catalysts for cattle rustling in Baringo, Pokot and Turkana.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday, Rongai lawmaker Raymond Moi said that cattle rustling will be history if poverty is addressed.
The MP said that most communities engage in the cultural practice to get wealth and show their superiority.
Moi said that the government must come up with measures that will curb the cultural practice that has threatened peace of the country.
“In order to curb cattle rustling, the government must address poverty and unemployment,” said Moi.
He observed that unemployed youths are being used to continue the cultural practice which he said should be denounced.
Moi asked leaders from Baringo, Pokot and Samburu to engage with the locals and ensure that resources are shared equally.
The MP said that with the existence of devolution, cattle rustling and other cultural practices that undermine human dignity and security should be denounced.
Moi at the same time urged leaders in the cattle prone areas to work with the national government so as to tame insecurity and promote development.