KERIO VALLEY PEACE TOURNAMENT
Kiptany, a sub tribe of the Kalenjin community in Rift valley Kenya has experienced wars and community clashes for many years. The community is found in Kerio Valley neighbouring Tugen, Marakwet and Pokot. This is an area where cattle rustling and banditry attacks are very high leading to recurrently insecurities in the area.
The ongoing cattle raids in this area have led to deadly clashes among the 4 neighbours. Some effects of cattle rustling and banditry are; killing and destruction of property, displacement of people and destruction of livelihoods. Cattle rustling has seen these communities live in war with each other for the longest time.
Message from Kiptany chief
‘The Kiptani community appreciates the support that it has been receiving from Embrace Leadership International. The football tournaments will go a long way in ensuring that Kerio Valley communities live together in harmony’, Pius Chemisto (Kiptani Chief and one of the translators).
At Embrace Leadership International, we’re working hard to prevent man-made and natural conflicts and strengthen leaders’ proactive roles in regional peace and security. Our Peace and Security program was born out of our belief that local leaders can make a better world for the youth, their communities and future generations.To promote peace and security in the hotspots and conflict dynamics in clashing areas requires a multi stakeholders’ involvement in addressing the challenges associated with conflicts in such regions.
