The Turbo Sub-County security team, in collaboration with residents and peace stakeholders from Huruma Ward, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday conducted a peace walk in Eldoret to promote unity and peaceful coexistence among residents the Sub- County.
The ‘Huruma for Peace’ procession, themed; Walking Together, Building Peace – United We Stand for a Peaceful Tomorrow, was led by Turbo Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Mohammed Ibrahim Hassan and Kapyemit Location Chief Jennifer Rono, starting at Nandi Gardens near Eldoret Central Business District (CBD) and culminating at Huruma Grounds with a peace forum.
Speaking during the event, Hassan commended the community for turning out in large numbers and urged them to uphold peace in their daily lives, noting that national progress depends on harmony at the grassroots.
“Peace begins with us in our homes and villages. If we tolerate each other regardless of religion or tribe, our country will move forward,” said Hassan, while appealing to residents to work closely with security officers.
Hassan also raised concern over the rising consumption of illicit brews and drugs in the area, vowing to conduct a tough crackdown to curb the vices.
Ms. Rono, who organized the event, said Huruma has often been unfairly branded as chaotic and unsafe. She stressed that the peace walk was meant to showcase the ward’s true image, as a friendly and welcoming community.
“Huruma is a cosmopolitan area where everyone is free to live and do business. We cannot allow those who reject peace and unity to disrupt us. We love peace and unity,” she affirmed, while thanking the youth for actively helping to organize the event.
Uasin Gishu County Peace Coordinator, Viola Sang, emphasized that peace begins at home and called on parents to instill peacemaking values in their children. She warned that without peace, business and development would be disrupted.
The Chairperson of the North Rift Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (CIPK), Abubakar Bini, reminded residents that peace must be upheld without discrimination based on age, gender or race.
The peace forum comes in the wake of the Saba Saba 2025 protests, which caused disruptions in Huruma area.
The event brought together Turbo Sub- County security officials, local Administrators, religious leaders, youth, village elders and other stakeholders, to strengthen peace, safety and unity in the area.
By Fredrick Maritim and Mariam Saleh
