The District Commissioner of Tarime District Council, Edward Gowele from the Republic of Tanzania and the Transmara South Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Abdihakim Jubat, visited the Kenya-Tanzania border at Ang’ata Barikoi to promote peace amongst the residents living along the border.
Speaking to residents from both Kenya and Tanzania, the leaders emphasized the need for Kenyans and Tanzanians to live in harmony, following the example set by Kenya’s President, William Ruto, and his Tanzania’s counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan, who maintain cordial relations.
On his part, Transmara South DCC, Jubat stated that they are committed to working hand in hand with his Tarime counterpart to eliminate crime in the area.
“What we agreed with residents is what we shall do to make sure we maintain peace,” said Jubat, who encouraged residents along the border to maintain their strong sense of brotherhood, continue their businesses, and work hand-in-hand with security agencies.
He urges them to stay vigilant and promptly report any security concerns to ensure a safer community for all.
Gowele stated that people should cease from taking law into their hands and attacking their neighbours.
Gowele acknowledged that there is a challenge of livestock and crop theft cases within the area, noting that whoever engages in such illegal activities will face the law regardless of whether they are Kenyans or Tanzanians.
He also echoed the sentiment of DCC Jubat saying that people should live cordially, visit one another and conduct their daily businesses harmoniously.
Ang’ata Barikoi Ward MCA Joseph Koech advised both Kenyans and Tanzanians to foster business interactions and other nation building activities and cease from engaging in illegal activities.
By John Kaleke