The Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission Dr. Amani Komora has urged communities living in Tana River County to defy divisions along tribal and religious lines and instead prioritize peaceful coexistence to maintain peace and security.
The call came at a time when security agencies in the county are conducting a forceful disarmament of illegal firearms, with more than 100 illegal guns already surrendered to authorities.
Speaking during a peaceful football tournament which he sponsored, Komara said that the police service commission has one of its pillars as promoting peace and cohesion in the communities.
“In the office of the National Police Service Commission, the issue to do with peace and community cohesion is a high priority. That is why, even when we started this tournament, we involved all communities,” Komora said.
“We cannot, and I insist that we let us not accept to be divided on tribal or religious lines because this is the start of a fall of our communities. As leaders, let us appeal to our people to live together harmoniously in love and peace,” he added.
Coast Regional police commander Ali Nuno, on his part, called for regular engagements with the communities to build cohesion and stability.
Nuno noted that while the county is dominant with communities of different tribes and religions, regular engagements would create a county of one people. “Tana River is a volatile county; it is dominated by different tribal and ethnic classes. When we are doing such a great job of bringing these people together, we are building the cohesion of this county,” Nuno said.
“Most of these people are youths and Gen Zs, and they have three strengths; they have the energy, the time, and they are highly educated. Such people require being engaged every now and then,” he added.
By Erick Kyalo
