TRIBAL CLASHES- PEACE AND INSECURITY CAMPAIGN

RHAMU SUB-COUNTY REVISIT BY ‪#‎NOMAD GREEN BELT MOVEMENT AND WALK OF HOPE

Contrary to the thoughts of Wajir and Garissa Counties, of a more security prone zone, Mandera County provided a serene and enthusiastic welcoming people. As twitted by some observer, when the walk of hope team entered the Mandera County. I quote 'they entered another planet'. That the picture they had been given about Mandera Insecurity was totally different, is clear. People came out in large numbers to walk and show the struggle for inspiration. 

I call upon everone to keep the pride and morale of saving our County, progress ahead and prosper in future.

Rhamu Sub-County is an area affected by tribal clashes for two decades but when we visited them, many social barriers were diminished. A good example, the clan affiliation and euphoria that, separated people in worship was a thing of the past, when the two communities were assembling for a unique Eid-fitr prayer. It was crystal clear that the celebration was conducted peacefully and harmoniously.

The team discussed with youths over other areas unaddressed band which needed attention. Nomad green belt movement teams put more emphasis on how to come up with a Rhamu Sub-County cultural day event ; on how two communities can display their cultures. As part of community development, the team encouraged the residents especially the youth in making proper use of their time. Some of the activities they can actively support include;
1. Small scale farming: they can utilize the River Dawa; the uncultivated bare lands, write proposals to county governments for capacity building on best farming and practice self-relience.
2. Active commitment in communal work: planning on how to conduct mass wedding for our ladies who had already sent their invitation request to us. Discouraging divorce and build families.
3. Encouraged youths to get employment as our priorities. The youth can seek education and skills for employment.

A day to reflect our journey so far and what needs to be done going forward. I therefore, seek the support of everyone to embrace unity and build societies.