North Eastern leaders want gov’t to create more constituencies, wards

The leaders of Isiolo, Tana River and Marsabit counties are appealing to the government for consideration of more constituencies and wards in the forthcoming boundary review.

Speaking on Sunday when they gathered to discuss issues affecting their communities, they asked the government to consider the vastness of the three counties.

“We appeal for consideration for more constituencies and wards in the forthcoming boundary review considering the vastness of our three counties,” Abdul Bahari, a former CAS, said.

Led by the Governor of Marsabit, Mohamud Ali, the leaders came to a resolution to promote intra-county and inter-county peace and stability in order to promote peaceful coexistence amongst the communities as well as build cohesion to foster development in the three communities.

“The leaders have appealed to Interior CS Kindiki because of the commitment of the leaders to support us in ensuring that matters of security are taken seriously so that we have a cohesive region going forward,” Governor Ali said.

The meeting followed a charged political season that widened the rift between communities residing in the three counties.

They appealed to the government to enhance security in the region and in particular through the National Population Register.

They also asked the government to help them mitigate the effects of long drought through restocking and livelihood diversification.