There will be no selling of land, annexation, or construction in the disputed areas of Iftin, Waberi West and East location in Garissa, the government has said.
This comes after a meeting that was convened by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, in liaison with the regional commissioner's office.
During the Tuesday meeting, some of the recommendations agreed upon included a meeting between political leaders and elders to develop a roadmap to clearly define roles to ensure peace prevails in Garissa.
North Eastern regional commissioner James Kianda said the government will ensure there is a cessation of all land transactions.
“The elders, chiefs and their assistants understand the disputed areas clearly,” Kianda said on Tuesday.
“We are warning all land cartels that we will not allow this. Land transactions will only be allowed when the ban is lifted.”
The meeting was convened after one person was killed on March 20, leading to skirmishes, destruction of property and disruption of peace within the county.
Immediately after the attack, Interior CS Fred Matiang’i imposed a dawn to dusk curfew.
Kianda said the land speculation problem in Garissa is confined to the Eastern side of the town and the government is also looking into setting up additional police stations.
“We will speak to the community members to ensure they maintain peace, especially now that we have threats from al Shabaab. We do not want to give room for attacks,” he said.
NCIC commissioner Sam Kone said they are committed to convening a meeting with politicians, elders and the regional commissioner's office, to commit to a roadmap to ensure there is peace in Garissa.
Kone said the meeting if possible, should be held before the end of the week.
He said the elders wanted leaders to move from Nairobi to go and preach peace and it would be wrong if Garissa leaders do not play their role.
A committee from three main clans present during the meeting agreed to resolve issues that have been contributing to insecurity to allow for the lifting of the curfew.
The elders resolved to volunteer names of individuals who are creating disturbance leading to a lack of peace.
“If we don't encounter more attacks, the state will lift the curfew to allow the Muslim faithful observe the Ramadhan expected to start next week,” Kone said.
The elders were also granted their request of a 30-day ultimatum to allow criminal gangs to voluntary surrender illegally held firearms.
NCIC committed to continue holding public education and sensitisation meetings to ensure society was informed about the agreement.
On behalf of the elders, Dubat Amey said they will do everything to promote peaceful co-existence among all communities within Garissa town.
“Our motto is one Kenya one nation, free election and harmony among the people. This is the message we shall be preaching to our people,” he said.
Edited by Kiilu Damaris
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