Livestock deal ends border standoff, Turkana herders cross into Uganda

The arrangement is easing tensions between communities in both Kenya and Uganda...

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Drought-stricken Turkana herders are now able to cross into Uganda's Karamoja region for pasture and water, following a livestock compensation deal that has settled decades-old disputes and eased border tensions.

A total of 323 livestock (73 goats, 73 sheep, and 250 cows) were handed over as compensation for past killings and stolen animals.
The agreement was mediated by local Turkana leaders, including Turkana West MP Daniel Epuyo and Special Envoy for Peace in the Ateker Region John Munyes, in collaboration with Ugandan authorities.
This resolution allows herders safe passage into specific Ugandan villages like Kobebe and Losogol, provided they surrender all firearms.

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