Resolutions of the Marsabit-Moyale District Peace Committees' Civic Dialogue

  • Country/entity
    Kenya
  • Region
    Africa (excl MENA)
  • Agreement name
    Resolutions of the Marsabit-Moyale District Peace Committees' Civic Dialogue
  • Date
    17 Nov 2006
  • Agreement status
    Multiparty signed/agreed
  • Interim arrangement
    Yes
  • Agreement/conflict level
    Intrastate/local conflict ( Kenyan Post-Electoral Violence (2007 - 2008) )
  • Stage
    Framework/substantive - partial
  • Conflict nature
    Inter-group
  • Peace process
    Kenya Local Agreements
  • Parties
    Government of Kenya
    Community Representatives – Marsabit District
    Community Representatives – Moyale District

    Government Representation
    1. Mutea Iringo - District Commissioner, Marsabit
    2. Victor Okioma - District Commissioner, Moyale
    3. F. M. Kitema - District Officer I, Marsabit
    4. P. J. Otiende - District Officer, North Horr
    5. Philip Koima - District Officer, Laisamis
    6. J. K. Ng’eny - District Officer, Dukana
    7. Enock Nyarongo - District Officer, Central
    8. Michael Lesimau - District Officer, Turbi
    9. Francis K. Sang’ - OCPD, Marsabit
    10. John Njoroge - DCIO, Marsabit
    11. Maj. Collins Mitioko - Officer Commanding/Kenya Army (Moyale)
    12. Paul K. Kerich - Officer In-Charge/Administration Police, Marsabit
    13. Halake H. Dokala - SRC’s Office, Marsabit
    14. Godana J. Doyo - DMO/ARLMP, Marsabit
    15. MoluDika Sora - DMO/ALRMP,Moyale
    16. S.C. Kangogo - ALRMP, Marsabit
    17. M.A. Abduba - DPO,Marsabit
    18. Galma Dabaso - Chief/Sololo Location (Moyale)
    19. Mary Adi - Chief, Moyale District
    Facilitators and Sponsors
    1. Hassan S. Mohamed - OP/NSC
    2. June C. Moff - MS Kenya
    3. David E. Ekuam - CEMIRIDE
    4. Mutuku Nguli - PeaceNet
    5. Mohamud S. Adan - Practical Action
    6. Tom Onyango - CAFOD
    7. George Kamau - Practical Action
    8. Camlus Omogo - SRIC
    9. Vivian Ngar - CEMIRIDE
    10. Anne C. Hoff - Director,MS Kenya
    11. Adan Kabelo - MS Kenya
    12. Serah Konchellah - MS Kenya
    13. Hussein A. Yussuf - NSC Rep, Eastern Region

    Community Representatives – Marsabit District
    1. Kizito K. Abduba
    2. Dido Guyo
    3. Jeremiah L. Ntimo
    4. Daniel W. Seyere
    5. Sora Tullu
    6. Roba Ali Dido
    7. Rev. John Jillo
    8. Hao Bocticho
    9. Abdi Eskon
    10. Arile Nayapa
    11. Joseph Lumba
    12. Ilmapon Lesiche
    13. Doalo Idolonga
    14. Rev. Jeremiah Omar
    15. Dalacha Qiti
    16. Joseph Parasiali
    17. Gufu Orge
    18. Hají Khalif Kuse
    19. Ibrahim Alla
    20. Rev. William Wako
    21. Joseph Bahailu
    22. Sora Dido
    23. Dominic Brantoi
    24. Leonard Mboroki
    25. Charles Lesingiran
    26. Tura Mano
    27. Duba Ali
    28. Said Jillo Tukena
    29. Huqo Buri
    30. Tune Ali
    31. James Jirime
    32. Wario Boru
    33. Dida Tadi
    34. Shuke Mohamud Nur
    35. Adano Sharamo
    36. Rev. Isako G. Ibrae
    37. Adano Sharamo Bora
    38. Dune Mofi
    39. Kabale Isako
    40. Sori Sora
    41. Zenabu Mamo
    42. Asha Burje
    43. Kule Dida
    44. Godfrey Godana
    45. Fatuma Godana
    46. Godana Duyo
    47. Soba Alyaro
    48. Edward Chomodo
    49. Elema Duba
    50. Elema Boru
    51. Jillo Shamo
    52. Damballa Guyo
    53. Guyo Roba
    54. Rev. Fredick Gache
    55. Sake Dabasa
    56. Jillo Boru
    57. Sora Arero
    58. Wako Malicha
    59. Umuro Roba
    60. Hakule Dida
    61. Auri Guyo
    62. Charity Gabanai

    Community Representatives – Moyale District
    1. Karayu G. K.
    2. Adan Ali Dima
    3. Cllr. Gollo Jillo
    4. Abdulla Ibro
    5. Cllr. Huka Kijiba
    6. Amina Isack
    7. Mohamed Hapicha
    8. Adan Isack
    9. Hadija Dalacha
    10. Guyo H. Liban
    11. Denge Duba
    12. Abdi Ali
    13. Osman Turke
    14. Sheikh Ali
    15. Denge Jaba
    16. Koroma Dima
    17. Guyo Hapite
    18. Sarr Duba
    19. Jillo Buda
    20. Edin Kalla
    21. Edin Gababo
    22. Jillo Buda
    23. Cllr. Fatuma Wario
    24. Nurow Ibren Hassan
    25. Abdullahi Abdi
  • Third parties
    -
  • Description
    Agreement among the District Peace Committee making provisions to reduce crime such as livestock theft and improve community cohesion.

Groups

  • Children/youth

    No specific mention.

  • Disabled persons

    No specific mention.

  • Elderly/age

    No specific mention.

  • Migrant workers

    No specific mention.

  • Racial/ethnic/national group
    Groups→Racial/ethnic/national group→Rhetorical
    Page 1:
    12. The DPC members should encourage honesty, truth and discourage ethnic supremacy since all are equal.
  • Religious groups

    No specific mention.

  • Indigenous people

    No specific mention.

  • Other groups

    No specific mention.

  • Refugees/displaced persons

    No specific mention.

  • Social class

    No specific mention.

Gender

  • Women, girls and gender

    No specific mention.

  • Men and boys

    No specific mention.

  • LGBTI

    No specific mention.

  • Family

    No specific mention.

State definition

  • Nature of state (general)

    No specific mention.

  • State configuration

    No specific mention.

  • Self determination

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum

    No specific mention.

  • State symbols

    No specific mention.

  • Independence/secession

    No specific mention.

  • Accession/unification

    No specific mention.

  • Border delimitation
    Page 1:
    8. The government should clear and clarify the political and administrative boundaries between Marsabit and Moyale and within Marsabit itself.
  • Cross-border provision

    No specific mention.

Governance

  • Political institutions (new or reformed)

    No specific mention.

  • Elections

    No specific mention.

  • Electoral commission

    No specific mention.

  • Political parties reform

    No specific mention.

  • Civil society
    Page 1:

    2. All stakeholders be involved in the formation of grassroots committees especially on border areas.

    ...

    4. Communication between District Peace Committee (DPC) and the government should be improved.
    5. The DPCs should have their own independent office.

    ...

    7. A special Inter-District Peace Committee should be formed in the two districts.

    ...

    10. Healing process should be undertaken immediately. In this case, all livestock stolen should be returned voluntarily encouraged by the DPC members.

    ...

    15. DPCs and the government agents should intensify campaigns against disarmament and voluntary surrender of illegal firearms.


    ...
    19. As a way of preventing and resolving conflict in the district, we call upon the Government, NGOs and religious groups to help in the following ways:
    ...
    Roles of Civil Society Organisations
    To support the DPCs to acquire communication equipment.
    To organize and facilitate traditional leadership meetings as an alternative for resolving
    conflicts.
    To support and facilitate cross border meetings.
  • Traditional/religious leaders
    Page 1:

    13. Traditional authorities for example “Yaa” and “Abagadha” be involved in peace initiatives since most of it can not be resolved without them and that ways and means should be followed to bring the two authorities together as they are not party to this conflict.

    ...

    19. As a way of preventing and resolving conflict in the district, we call upon the Government, NGOs and religious groups to help in the following ways:
    ...
    Roles of Civil Society Organisations
    To support the DPCs to acquire communication equipment.
    To organize and facilitate traditional leadership meetings as an alternative for resolving
    conflicts.
    To support and facilitate cross border meetings.
  • Public administration
    Page 1:

    6. Cooperation between our political leaders should be encouraged.
  • Constitution

    No specific mention.

Power sharing

  • Political power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Territorial power sharing

    No specific mention.

  • Economic power sharing
    Power sharing→Economic power sharing→Sharing of resources
    Page 1:

    11. To stop revenge, the two communities should be encouraged to settle together, share resources and forgive one another.
  • Military power sharing

    No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

  • Human rights/RoL general

    No specific mention.

  • Bill of rights/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Treaty incorporation

    No specific mention.

  • Civil and political rights

    No specific mention.

  • Socio-economic rights

    No specific mention.

Rights related issues

  • Citizenship

    No specific mention.

  • Democracy

    No specific mention.

  • Detention procedures

    No specific mention.

  • Media and communication

    No specific mention.

  • Mobility/access

    No specific mention.

  • Protection measures

    No specific mention.

  • Other

    No specific mention.

Rights institutions

  • NHRI

    No specific mention.

  • Regional or international human rights institutions

    No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

  • Criminal justice and emergency law

    No specific mention.

  • State of emergency provisions

    No specific mention.

  • Judiciary and courts

    No specific mention.

  • Prisons and detention

    No specific mention.

  • Traditional Laws

    No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

  • Development or socio-economic reconstruction

    No specific mention.

  • National economic plan

    No specific mention.

  • Natural resources

    No specific mention.

  • International funds

    No specific mention.

  • Business

    No specific mention.

  • Taxation

    No specific mention.

  • Banks

    No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

  • Land reform/rights

    No specific mention.

  • Pastoralist/nomadism rights

    No specific mention.

  • Cultural heritage

    No specific mention.

  • Environment

    No specific mention.

  • Water or riparian rights or access

    No specific mention.

Security sector

  • Security Guarantees
    Page 1:

    16. The two governments must act to contain Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) from Ethiopia since it is a issue national security.
  • Ceasefire

    No specific mention.

  • Police

    No specific mention.

  • Armed forces
    Page 1:

    16. The two governments must act to contain Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) from Ethiopia since it is a issue national security.
  • DDR
    Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisions
    Page 1:

    15. DPCs and the government agents should intensify campaigns against disarmament and voluntary surrender of illegal firearms.

    ...

    Page 2: Roles of the Government
    Conduct census and branding and adapt the use of technology in tracking livestock.
    To clear and clarify borders between and within districts.
    To investigate fully conflict issues and offer solutions.
    To punish inciters/ rumourmongers.
    To facilitate voluntary disarmament.
    To facilitate cross border meetings.
    To facilitate revocation of illegal IDs.
  • Intelligence services

    No specific mention.

  • Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
    Page 1:

    16. The two governments must act to contain Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) from Ethiopia since it is a issue national security.
  • Withdrawal of foreign forces

    No specific mention.

  • Corruption

    No specific mention.

  • Crime/organised crime
    Page 1:

    3. Livestock census and branding be undertaken in all the districts to curb cattle rustling.

    ...

    9. The government should take necessary steps to combat crime.
    10. Healing process should be undertaken immediately. In this case, all livestock stolen should be returned voluntarily encouraged by the DPC members.

    ...

    17. Vetting committees should scrutinize ID card applicants to authenticate their origin and that the IDs gotten illegally be reposed.
  • Drugs

    No specific mention.

  • Terrorism

    No specific mention.

Transitional justice

  • Transitional justice general

    No specific mention.

  • Amnesty/pardon

    No specific mention.

  • Courts

    No specific mention.

  • Mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Prisoner release

    No specific mention.

  • Vetting

    No specific mention.

  • Victims

    No specific mention.

  • Missing persons

    No specific mention.

  • Reparations

    No specific mention.

  • Reconciliation
    Page 1:

    10. Healing process should be undertaken immediately. In this case, all livestock stolen should be returned voluntarily encouraged by the DPC members.
    11. To stop revenge, the two communities should be encouraged to settle together, share resources and forgive one another.

    ...

    14. The government should take stern action against political inciters and spreading rumours.

Implementation

  • UN signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Other international signatory

    No specific mention.

  • Referendum for agreement

    No specific mention.

  • International mission/force/similar

    No specific mention.

  • Enforcement mechanism

    No specific mention.

  • Related cases

    No specific mention.

  • Source
    National Steering Committee on Peace building & Conflict Management (2006), Marsabit/Moyale Civic Dialogue, Nov 2006, Report of the Marsabit/Moyale District Peace
    Committees’ Civic Dialogue Held at the Marsabit Pastoral Centre, Kenya. http://www.nscpeace.go.ke/resource-library/downloads/category/6-reports.html?download=40:report-of-marsabit-moyale-dpcs-meetingnov-2006&start=20

Annex II:

Resolutions of the Marsabit/ Moyale District Peace Committees’ Civic Dialogue held at the Marsabit Pastoral Centre on 17th November, 2007.

We the members of Marsabit and Moyale District Peace Committees participating in the Marsabit Peace Meeting held at the Marsabit Pastoral Centre (in Marsabit) on November 16, 2006 and reaffirming our commitment to peaceful coexistence among communities living in the two districts have resolved today, that:

1. Every community should take responsibility on problems caused by their people.

2. All stakeholders be involved in the formation of grassroots committees especially on border areas.

3. Livestock census and branding be undertaken in all the districts to curb cattle rustling.

4. Communication between District Peace Committee (DPC) and the government should be improved.

5. The DPCs should have their own independent office.

6. Cooperation between our political leaders should be encouraged.

7. A special Inter-District Peace Committee should be formed in the two districts.

8. The government should clear and clarify the political and administrative boundaries between Marsabit and Moyale and within Marsabit itself.

9. The government should take necessary steps to combat crime.

10. Healing process should be undertaken immediately.

In this case, all livestock stolen should be returned voluntarily encouraged by the DPC members.

11. To stop revenge, the two communities should be encouraged to settle together, share resources and forgive one another.

12. The DPC members should encourage honesty, truth and discourage ethnic supremacy since all are equal.

13. Traditional authorities for example “Yaa” and “Abagadha” be involved in peace initiatives since most of it can not be resolved without them and that ways and means should be followed to bring the two authorities together as they are not party to this conflict.

14. The government should take stern action against political inciters and spreading rumours.

15. DPCs and the government agents should intensify campaigns against disarmament and voluntary surrender of illegal firearms.

16. The two governments must act to contain Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) from Ethiopia since it is a issue national security.

17. Vetting committees should scrutinize ID card applicants to authenticate their origin and that the IDs gotten illegally be reposed.

18. Continuous border meetings should be held between the two districts.

19. As a way of preventing and resolving conflict in the district, we call upon the Government, NGOs and religious groups to help in the following ways:

Roles of the Government

Conduct census and branding and adapt the use of technology in tracking livestock.

To clear and clarify borders between and within districts.

To investigate fully conflict issues and offer solutions.

To punish inciters/ rumourmongers.

To facilitate voluntary disarmament.

To facilitate cross border meetings.

To facilitate revocation of illegal IDs.

Roles of Civil Society Organisations

To support the DPCs to acquire communication equipment.

To organize and facilitate traditional leadership meetings as an alternative for resolving

conflicts.

To support and facilitate cross border meetings.

ANNEX III:

List of Participants

Government Representation

1. Mutea Iringo - District Commissioner, Marsabit

2. Victor Okioma - District Commissioner, Moyale

3. F. M. Kitema - District Officer I, Marsabit

4. P. J. Otiende - District Officer, North Horr

5. Philip Koima - District Officer, Laisamis

6. J. K. Ng’eny - District Officer, Dukana

7. Enock Nyarongo - District Officer, Central

8. Michael Lesimau - District Officer, Turbi

9. Francis K. Sang’ - OCPD, Marsabit

10. John Njoroge - DCIO, Marsabit

11. Maj.

Collins Mitioko - Officer Commanding/Kenya Army (Moyale)

12. Paul K. Kerich - Officer In-Charge/Administration Police, Marsabit

13. Halake H. Dokala - SRC’s Office, Marsabit

14. Godana J. Doyo - DMO/ARLMP, Marsabit

15. MoluDika Sora - DMO/ALRMP,Moyale

16. S.C. Kangogo - ALRMP, Marsabit

17. M.A. Abduba - DPO,Marsabit

18. Galma Dabaso - Chief/Sololo Location (Moyale)

19. Mary Adi - Chief, Moyale District

Facilitators and Sponsors

1. Hassan S. Mohamed - OP/NSC

2. June C. Moff - MS Kenya

3. David E. Ekuam - CEMIRIDE

4. Mutuku Nguli - PeaceNet

5. Mohamud S. Adan - Practical Action

6. Tom Onyango - CAFOD

7. George Kamau - Practical Action

8. Camlus Omogo - SRIC

9. Vivian Ngar - CEMIRIDE

10. Anne C. Hoff - Director,MS Kenya

11. Adan Kabelo - MS Kenya

12. Serah Konchellah - MS Kenya

13. Hussein A. Yussuf - NSC Rep, Eastern Region

Community Representatives – Marsabit District

1. Kizito K. Abduba

2. Dido Guyo

3. Jeremiah L. Ntimo

4. Daniel W. Seyere

5. Sora Tullu

6. Roba Ali Dido

7. Rev. John Jillo

8. Hao Bocticho

9. Abdi Eskon

10. Arile Nayapa

11. Joseph Lumba

12. Ilmapon Lesiche

13. Doalo Idolonga

14. Rev. Jeremiah Omar

15. Dalacha Qiti

16. Joseph Parasiali

17. Gufu Orge

18. Hají Khalif Kuse

19. Ibrahim Alla

20. Rev. William Wako

21. Joseph Bahailu

22. Sora Dido

23. Dominic Brantoi

24. Leonard Mboroki

25. Charles Lesingiran

26. Tura Mano

27. Duba Ali

28. Said Jillo Tukena

29. Huqo Buri

30. Tune Ali

31. James Jirime

32. Wario Boru

33. Dida Tadi

34. Shuke Mohamud Nur

35. Adano Sharamo

36. Rev. Isako G. Ibrae

37. Adano Sharamo Bora

38. Dune Mofi

39. Kabale Isako

40. Sori Sora

41. Zenabu Mamo

42. Asha Burje

43. Kule Dida

44. Godfrey Godana

45. Fatuma Godana

46. Godana Duyo

47. Soba Alyaro

48. Edward Chomodo

49. Elema Duba

50. Elema Boru

51. Jillo Shamo

52. Damballa Guyo

53. Guyo Roba

54. Rev. Fredick Gache

55. Sake Dabasa

56. Jillo Boru

57. Sora Arero

58. Wako Malicha

59. Umuro Roba

60. Hakule Dida

61. Auri Guyo

62. Charity Gabanai

Community Representatives – Moyale District

1. Karayu G. K.

2. Adan Ali Dima

3. Cllr.

Gollo Jillo

4. Abdulla Ibro

5. Cllr.

Huka Kijiba

6. Amina Isack

7. Mohamed Hapicha

8. Adan Isack

9. Hadija Dalacha

10. Guyo H. Liban

11. Denge Duba

12. Abdi Ali

13. Osman Turke

14. Sheikh Ali

15. Denge Jaba

16. Koroma Dima

17. Guyo Hapite

18. Sarr Duba

19. Jillo Buda

20. Edin Kalla

21. Edin Gababo

22. Jillo Buda

23. Cllr.

Fatuma Wario

24. Nurow Ibren Hassan

25. Abdullahi Abdi