KANU chairman Gideon Moi has expressed concern over renewed violence in Ang’ata Barikoi, Transmara, where dozens of homes have been destroyed and several residents injured following fresh clashes.
In a statement, Moi said he was deeply troubled by the recent outbreak of violence in Ang’ata Barikoi, in Transmara, which has seen dozens of homes set alight and people injured.
He noted that reports from the area indicate that more than 30 houses were torched during the unrest, leaving families displaced and communities gripped by fear.
The latest violence, he said, comes on the back of earlier confrontations in the area that had already resulted in loss of life and widespread suffering.
“This violence follows earlier confrontations in the area that have already claimed lives, caused deep fear and inflicted suffering on children and other vulnerable people in the community,” Moi said.
The KANU leader appealed for restraint from all sides, urging residents and leaders to reject further bloodshed and destruction.
“We call on all parties to refrain from any further acts of violence,” he said, adding that sustainable peace can only be achieved through lawful and inclusive processes.
According to Moi, dialogue and community-driven approaches remain the most viable path to lasting peace.
“The path to a durable solution lies in dialogue, respect for the rule of law and the use of peaceful community-driven measures such as local mediation, truth-telling and agreed security arrangements,” he said.
He called on elders, local leaders and other stakeholders to take the lead in convening inclusive discussions aimed at resolving the root causes of the conflict.
“The elders, local leaders, and all stakeholders should come together for inclusive talks that address the underlying grievances,” Moi said.
At the same time, he urged security agencies to act decisively but within the law to protect lives and property, while supporting reconciliation efforts.
“Equally, security agencies must act firmly but professionally in protecting lives, and to facilitate a conducive environment that supports dialogue, reconciliation and reparation,” he said.
Moi also highlighted the urgent humanitarian needs arising from the clashes, calling for immediate assistance to affected families.
“Humanitarian assistance must be extended to families who have been displaced and left without shelter or basic necessities,” he said.
He further appealed to authorities to speed up investigations into the violence and ensure accountability.
“We appeal to the authorities to accelerate impartial investigations into the attacks, to hold perpetrators to justice and to fast-track durable solutions to the long-standing disputes over land and resources that have fuelled cycles of violence,” Moi said.
Moi further urged residents of Ang’ata Barikoi to embrace peace and unity.
“We appeal to the people of Ang’áta Barikoi to choose peace and to work together towards lasting harmony and development,” he said.
