Nyanza: Regional Commissioner Ms. Florah Mworoa has urged the two factions of Kuria clans to desist from violence and embrace peace. Speaking during a security baraza that brought together security heads from Migori County at the Biasumui Primary School in Nyabasi West Ward, Kuria East Sub-County, Mworoa emphasized the importance of community dialogue, integration, and proper security coordination for harmonious living.
According to Kenya News Agency, the security baraza comes amid ongoing clashes between the Bwirege and Nyabasi clans over cattle theft. The conflict, which involves accusations of cattle theft and smuggling across the borders of Transmara in Narok County and neighboring Tanzania, has resulted in one death and disrupted school, social, and economic activities in the area.
Daniel Mahiri, Head of Institution at Biasumui Primary School, reported that the clashes forced grade 6 and 9 candidates to sit for their national examinations at Nyamangogwi Primary School, located four kilometers away. Mahiri expressed concerns about the potential psychological impact of the violence on the students’ examination performance. He also urged security authorities to provide adequate security to allow teachers to return and administer exams before the December 1 deadline.
Residents of Biasumui have called on the RC and Migori security personnel to swiftly arrest those responsible for the unrest and cattle theft. Kechoko Kibiriti, a local resident, emphasized the need for security agencies and local administration to find solutions to ensure lasting peace. He stated that the community would not allow a few individuals involved in the cattle theft syndicate to disrupt the long-standing peace and unity in the area.
Jane Boge, another resident, mentioned the possibility of seeking government compensation for lost livestock, highlighting the responsibility of security agencies to protect lives and property. The conflict, which began with the theft of one cattle head in January, has escalated into a large-scale organized crime syndicate involving both communities.
Migori County Commissioner Kisilu Mutua assured residents that the National Government Administrative Officers would collaborate with locals to identify and arrest those threatening security and involved in cattle theft and smuggling. Mutua also urged locals with illegal firearms to surrender them before the start of a security operation in the area.