West Pokot Senator John Lonyangaapuo Photo: viongozikenya.com
More than 50 people have died in a span of six months along the borders of West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties due to conflicts.
Governors from these counties faced with insecurity have argued that if joint borders projects are initiated, then the cases of insecurity will reduce.
West Pokot Senator John Lonyangapuo said that the areas are experiencing high rates of insecurity due to lack of employment and high levels of illiteracy in the region.
The Senator insisted that the national and county governments should open up schools, improve infrastructure and put resources along the border which will help stabilise the area so as to engage idle youths causing chaos in the area.
"It is a big challenge to respond to insecurity incidents because of poor terrain," said Lonyangapuo while speaking on Thursday at Chepareria.
"Our security officers find it hard to pursue cattle rustlers and we are calling upon the government to provide them with a military helicopter," he added.
Professor Lonyangapuo called upon the public to maintain peace and report suspicious criminals to security agencies in the region.
He also insisted that the National Constituency Development Fund and County funds should be used to initiate development projects in the region.
"We need collective efforts to maintain and spearhead peace. We don't want rivalry among members of parliament, governors, and MCAs. We require total commitment and peace," he said.