Modogashe Declaration (III)
- Country/entityKenya
- RegionAfrica (excl MENA)
- Agreement nameModogashe Declaration (III)
- Date8 Apr 2011
- Agreement statusMultiparty signed/agreed
- Interim arrangementYes
- Agreement/conflict levelIntrastate/local conflict ()
- StageFramework/substantive - partial
- Conflict natureInter-group
- Peace processKenya Local Agreements
- PartiesOn behalf of Mandera County:vHussein Mohamed ADAN, Abdi Wili ABDULLAHI, Abdille Sheikh BILLOW
On behalf of Wajir County: Ali Abdi OGLE, Abdisalan Ibrahim ALI, Bishar Ali OLOW,
On behalf of Garissa County: Dagane Karur OMAR, Hassan Abdi HURE, Hussein Noor Abdi
On behalf of Tana River County: Kahonzi Esther JARHA, Ijema Godana HASSAN, Aden Ibrahim ARALE
On behalf of Marsabit County: Guyo Karayu DIKA, Hassan Lolterka LENAROKI, Boru Arero BORU,
On behalf of Sabburu County: Jason LESHOOMO, Peter P. LEKISAT, Benedicto L. LOLOSOLI
On behalf of Meru County: Linos Kathera M. ERIMBA, Mitabathi M.KIRIMANA KIRIMANA
On behalf of Nairobi County: Lucy Nyambura NDIRANGU, John Charles ODHIAMBO - Third partiesOn behalf of North Eastern Province: Mr. James Ole Serian, EBS
On behalf of Coast Province: Mr. Ernest G. Munyi, EBS
On behalf of Eastern Province: Ms. Clare A. Omolo, EBS
On behalf of Rift Valley Province: Mr. Osman Warfa, EBS - DescriptionCounty and regional leaders agree to measures to reduce conflict over theft of livestock, as well as provisions to stop unauthorised migration.
- Agreement document
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Page 3, On the Role of Peace Structures, Institutions and Mechanisms:
We further resolve to collaboratively address the six (6) under-listed emerging issues for conflict dynamics within the target Counties and neighbouring Countries:
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v. Gender-based violence
Women, girls and gender
- ParticipationParticipation→Effective participationPage 2: On the Role of Peace Structures, Institutions and Mechanisms:
1. Strengthen peace committees and other collaborative response structures for peace within and between Counties; and neighbouring Countries, including Council of Elders, religious Mediation Councils, women and youth initiatives among others. - Equality
No specific mention.
- Particular groups of women
No specific mention.
- International law
No specific mention.
- New institutions
No specific mention.
- Violence against womenViolence against women→Gender-based violence/VAW (general)Page 4: On the Role of Peace Structures, Institutions and Mechanisms:
We further resolve to collaboratively address the six (6)under-listed emerging issues arrising from conflict dynamics within the target Counties and neighbouring Countries:
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v. Gender-based violence - Transitional justice
No specific mention.
- Institutional reform
No specific mention.
- Development
No specific mention.
- Implementation
No specific mention.
- Other
No specific mention.
Modogashe Declaration, 8th April 2011
We the leaders drawn from the respective counties of Marsabit, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Tana River, Saburu, Meru and Nairobi, gathered at the Almond Resort in Garissa on the 7th and 8th of April 2011, do hereby commit ourselves and resolve that the Modogashe Declaration that was entered into in the first instance in 2001 and revalidated in 2005, stands further revalidated as at the 8th Day of April, 2011 as per the Amendments contained herein.
We do hereby resolve that:
The Community Peace Agreement and Declaration shall generally apply to the Parties herein.
In addition, context-specific agreements and Declarations shall apply in unique circumstances as entered into by various communities in a stated locality.
On unauthorised grazing:
(f) private farms, conservancies, parks, and the environment at large should be protected and respected by all Parties
(g) cross-border issues should be the responsibility of Government, Communities, peace structures and institutions.
On Livestock Raiding:
This Declaration and agreement respects sanctity of life.
(g) with regard to compensation of lives lost through livestock raiding, the Declaration shall be applied on the basis of context:
(i) between those professing Islamic faith, the compensation shall be in line with Quara’nic teachings.
(ii) where the parties profess different faiths, customs or cultures, mutual agreement shall be reached in compensation for the victim as stated in the context-specific Declarations and Agreements
(h) the communities, National and County Governments to invest in modern anti-livestock raiding technologies such as e-tracking.
On Control of livestock diseases and trade:
(k) Counties in the target areas under this Declaration and Agreement negotiate with ranches on grazing rights and benefits during dry spells
(l) revival of all livestock holding grounds to facilitate livestock trade
(o) Establish abboteaurs in strategic areas in the country
On Acquisition of identity cards by non-Kenyans:
(c) The communities to work closely with the Government in curbing the influx of aliens, asylum seekers and refugees.
Those suspected to facilitate the illegal movement and entry of aliens, asylum seekers and refugees be prosecuted in line with the Kenyan laws.
On Socio-economic empowerment:
(c) create market information systems and market based mediators
(p) To create joint response structures for managing agro-pastoralist conflict, especially in areas where communities interface.
On the Role of Peace Structures, Institutions and Mechanisms:
Strengthen peace committees and other collaborative response structures for peace within and between Counties;
and neighbouring Countries, including Council of Elders, religious Mediation Councils, women and youth initiatives among others.
We further resolve to collaboratively address the six (6) under-listed emerging issues for conflict dynamics within the target Counties and neighbouring Countries:
Urban issues and related disputes (Plots and boundaries)
Conservancies
Youth and violence (involvement in local and international criminal activities, militia)
Strengthening cross-border frameworks i.e international boundaries, inter-community and intra-community
Gender-based violence
Transitions to County System of Governance
Al present at this Forum resolve to the Joint Stakeholder Forum on Revalidation of the Modogashe Declaration resolves to expand the geographical scope of this Declaration and Agreement to include other neighbouring Counties and Countries.
Finally, all present at the Forum commit ourselves to reach out to all actors in the implementation of the Modogashe Declaration in line with the annexed Implementation Strategy as contained herein.
Signed on this 8th Day of April, 2011:
For and Behalf of:
Mandera County
Hussein Mohamed ADAN
Abdi Wili ABDULLAHI
Abdille Sheikh BILLOW
Wajir County
Ali Abdi OGLE
Abdisalan Ibrahim ALI
Bishar Ali OLOW
Garissa County
Dagane Karur OMAR
Hassan Abdi HURE
Hussein Noor Abdi
Tana River County
Kahonzi Esther JARHA
Ijema Godana HASSAN
Aden Ibrahim ARALE
Marsabit County
Guyo Karayu DIKA
Hassan Lolterka LENAROKI
Boru Arero BORU
Sabburu County
Jason LESHOOMO
Peter P. LEKISAT
Benedicto L. LOLOSOLI
Meru County
Linos Kathera M. ERIMBA
Mitabathi M.KIRIMANA KIRIMANA
Nairobi County
Lucy Nyambura NDIRANGU
John Charles ODHIAMBO
In the presence of respective Provincial Commissioners:
North Eastern Province Mr. James Ole Serian, EBS
Coast Province Mr. Ernest G. Munyi, EBS
Eastern Province Ms. Clare A. Omolo, EBS
Rift Valley Province Mr. Osman Warfa, EBS