Omollo warns inciters of skirmishes in Sondu area

Homa Bay, Friday, July 14, 2023

KNA by Davis Langat

State Department for Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned that the government will not relent in the crackdown on perpetrators of ethnic skirmishes in Sondu town.

He said the government was in hot pursuit of the culprits behind the conflicts between the town bordering Kisumu and Kericho counties.

Omollo said that as much as they consider the conflict in the area as of historical problems, the government has directed top security officials from the two counties to meet and discuss ways of restoring peace.

Clashes restarted on Wednesday in Sondu between two different Kenyan communities which undertake their business operations in the town.

The conflict has so far left one person dead as a number of people are reported to have been injured when two groups clashed.

PS Omollo warned that no one will walk freely after causing conflict in the town.

“Security officers are on the ground to restore order and ensure that those found culpable must face the law. The government is also investigating the causes of conflicts,” Omollo said.

The PS made the remarks Thursday at Oriwo Boys School in Karachuonyo constituency while inspecting the preparations to receive President William Ruto for a thanksgiving ceremony this weekend.

He noted that the government had drawn up a master plan to ensure families in the area live in peace.

“We have put in place measures to ensure the clashes do not reoccur or get out of hand,” Omollo added.

Omollo also challenged political leaders from the two counties to lead in advocating for peace in the town.

"We know that no one is allowed to take the law into their own hands,” he advised.

“But we’re also asking political leaders to come together and help in restoring peace in the area,” Omollo stated.

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