Resolutions of Peace and Cohesion Meeting of Leaders from Mt. Elgon Sub-counties, Bungoma, County: Abbey Resort Resolutions

Country/entity
Kenya
Region
Africa (excl MENA)
Agreement name
Resolutions of Peace and Cohesion Meeting of Leaders from Mt. Elgon Sub-counties, Bungoma, County: Abbey Resort Resolutions
Date
31 Mar 2015
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/local conflict
Stage
Framework/substantive - partial
Conflict nature
Inter-group
Peace process
Kenya Local Agreements
Parties
Political Leaders
Hon Fred C Kapandi Former MP
Wilberforce [Illegible] Former MP
Hon Jane Chebet Deputy Speaker
CW Geogre Maras Former Councillor

County Government
Hillary Chongwony Deputy Governor, Bungoma County Government
Gideon Boiyo Chairperson Bungoma County Police Service Board

County and Sub-County Intelligence Security Committee
M.A. [Illegible] County Commissioner, Bungoma County

Peace Committee Members & Supreme Council of Elders
Ptara Naibei Mt Elgon
[Illegible] Cheptis
Rev. Edmond [Illegible] County Peace Coordinator

Representatives from Faith Based Organisations
[Illegible] SDA Church
[Illegible] Catholic Church

Youth Representitives
Nicholas Ghechu Cheptais
Maureen [Illegible] Mt Elgon

Hon Francis Ole Kaparo Chaiperson, National Cohesion and Integration Commission
Ms. Irene Wanyoike Vice Chairperson, NCIC
Dr. Joseph Nasongo Commissioner, NCIC
Dr. Roba Sharamo Commissioner, NCIC
Hon. Morris Dzoro Commissioner, NCIC
Prof. Gitile Naituli Commissioner, NCIC
Third parties
-
Description
Agreement between community leaders to end a decade of inter-community violence. Requests help from government to allocate resources equitably, and to bring justice to perpetrators of hate speech and violence. Also request the fat tracking of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Local agreement properties

Process type
Formal structured process
Rationale
Held under the auspices of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission.
Is there a documented link to a national peace process?
Yes
Link to national process: articulated rationale
Part of the initiatives reached under the NCIC umbrella to address drivers of conflict in sub-national localities post 2008. The agreement references the Constitution of Kenya reached as part of that national level process: '6. THAT the Sabaot Supreme Council of Elders be respected and facilitated to manage and resolve intra and inter-ethnic conflict in accordance with Article 189 (4) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.'
Name of Locale
Mt. Elgon (Bungoma County)
Nature of Locale
Region
GPS Lat/Long (DD)
1.149196, 34.542303
Participant type
Central state actor
Local state actor
Domestic religious organisation/leader or other elder
Local community/civilian group(s)/civil society organisations
Regional state actor
Mediator, facilitator or similar
Mediator or similar referred to
Mediator (references)
Held under the guidance of Hon. Francis ole Kaparo, Chairman National Cohesion and Integration Commission.
Type of mediator/facilitator/similar
Central state actor

Local issues

Ritual/prayer and process (including use of scripture)

No specific mention.

Grievance List
Page 1, Untitled Preamble
COGNIZANT of the negative and excruciating impact of decade-long intractable and incessant violent conflicts on the people of Bungoma and Mt. Elgon in particular;
Cattle rustling/banditry

No specific mention.

Social cover

No specific mention.

National Cohession and Integration Commission

RESOLUTIONS OF PEACE AND COHESION MEETING OF LEADER FROM MT.

ELGON SUB-COUNTIES, BUNGOMA COUNTY

31ST MARCH, 2015

ABBEY RESORT RESOLUTIONS

We, the leaders of Mt. Elgon communities from Bungoma County gathered at the Abbey Resort in Nakuru, today the 31st March, 2015 under the guidance of Hon.

Francis ole Kaparo, Chairman National Cohesion and Integration Commission:

COGNIZANT of the negative and excruciating impact of decade-long intractable and incessant violent conflicts on the people of Bungoma and Mt. Elgon in particular;

DESIROUS of the need to promote peace, cohesion, reconciliation and security in the region;

APPPLAUDING the efforts that have been made so far to ensure that peace and security prevails in Mt. Elgon and the larger Bungomaa County;

AWARE that sovereign powers belong to the people and exercised in accordance with Kenyan Consititution

MAKE and ADOPT the following resolutions:

THAT we unconditionally commit to embrace non-violent means to manage political differences and resolve communal conflict.

THAT any leader found engaging in hate speech and funding violent activities should be arrested and prosecuted.

THAT current and former political leaders notably Deputy Governor, Members of Parliament, Members of County Assembly and community leaders set aside their differences and engage in constructive dialogue for sustainable peace and development.

4. THAT elected leaders and National and County Government will respect their distinct roles and responsibilities and henceforth work in collaboration and consultation in the spirit of mutual respect.

5. THAT leaders and aspirants who will have been found culpable of violating Leadership and Integrity Act 2012 be barred from elective seats and the public offices.

6. THAT the Sabaot Supreme Council of Elders be respected and facilitated to manage and resolve intra and inter-ethnic conflict in accordance with Article 189 (4) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

7. THAT relevant state institutions and agencies investigate allegations of past and on-going human rights violations prevalent in Mt. Elgon and take appropriate action.

8. THAT the relevant state agencies utilize the existing government records and ensure their re-settlement in Chepyuk settlement scheme.

9. THAT law enforcement agencies promptly act on actionable intelligence provident by the public and treat the information with utmost confidentiality.

10. THAT the leaders support community driven disarmament by the police and military operation to mop up illegal firearms within the region.

11. THAT the resources (financial and human) at both levels of government are shared in a fair, transparent, equitable, and non-discriminatory manner in accordance with the law.

12. THAT parliament should fast-track the process of adoption and approval of the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission report to address historical injustices and drivers of violence in Mt Elgon.

Signed on 31st March 2015 an Abbey resort, NAKURU County

Political Leaders

Hon Fred C Kapandi Former MP

Wilberforce [Illegible] Former MP

Hon Jane Chebet Deputy Speaker

CW Geogre Maras Former Councillor

County Government

Hillary Chongwony Deputy Governor, Bungoma County Government

Gideon Boiyo Chairperson Bungoma County Police Service Board

County and Sub-County Intelligence Security Committee

M.A. [Illegible] County Commissioner, Bungoma County

Peace Committee Members & Supreme Council of Elders

Ptara Naibei Mt Elgon

[Illegible] Cheptis

Rev. Edmond [Illegible] County Peace Coordinator

Representatives from Faith Based Organisations

[Illegible] SDA Church

[Illegible] Catholic Church

Youth Representitives

Nicholas Ghechu Cheptais

Maureen [Illegible] Mt Elgon

Hon Francis Ole Kaparo Chaiperson, National Cohesion and Integration Commission

Ms. Irene Wanyoike Vice Chairperson, NCIC

Dr. Joseph Nasongo Commissioner, NCIC

Dr. Roba Sharamo Commissioner, NCIC

Hon. Morris Dzoro Commissioner, NCIC

Prof. Gitile Naituli Commissioner, NCIC