Eastern Regional Commissioner calls on Meru and Tharaka Nithi residents to coexist harmoniously

Jul 25, 2023 - 14:10

Eastern Region Commissioner Paul Rotich addressing residents of Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties on Monday at Ugoti, Igembe South sub-county.

Maua

Tuesday July 25, 2023,

KNA by Kamanja Maeria and Edith Mwendwa

Eastern Regional Commissioner Paul Rotich has urged residents of Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties to coexist harmoniously and shun division over land issues.

Speaking at a meeting held at Ugoti, Igembe South sub-county on Monday, Rotich regretted the many lives that had been lost due land disputes between residents of the two regions. “It is so unfortunate to loose lives of our beloved ones over land disputes,” he maintained.

The meeting was attended by residents of Tharaka Nithi, Igembe South and Tigania Central areas, all of who urged the government to assist in solving the many land disputes in the region.

They as well asked the government to address the rising cases of insecurity in the region assuring of their support.

Rotich was flanked by among others Meru County Commissioner Fred Dunga, his Tharaka Nithi counterpart Nobert Komora, and Igembe South deputy County Commissioner Noah Kibet.

He reminded the residents that though they resided in neighbouring counties, they were one people, the more reason why they should remain calm and avoid any verbal or physical engagement.

"We are one people, brothers and sisters and we live in one Kenya. We should not fight one another but should love one another and be our brother’s keeper," Rotich urged.

The coordinator expressed his commitment to ensure the two counties’ border disputes become a thing of the past stressing, “My biggest project in the Eastern region is to end the disputes surrounding the boundary. We have intermarried with our neighbors and it is painful to see our in-laws dying."

He further promised to engage the Njuri Ncheke council of elders in efforts to realize long-lasting peace in the region as well as the two county commissioners and the two land offices.

Meru County Commissioner Fred Dunga echoed the regional commissioner's sentiments and urged residents to support security agencies in the war against crime.

Courtesy ; K. N. A