Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said the government is committed to ending the dispute between the military and residents of Kamagut and Kiplombe in Uasin Gishu County.
Speaking in a meeting with Uasin Gishu leadership in Eldoret town, before touring the disputed land, Duale said he together with lands officials will do all they can to resolve the issue once and for all.
“The land commission is committed, Lands CS and PS are committed KDF is committed to resolve this matter. We want to finish this and go to other counties,” Duale said.
The CS insisted that the said land belongs to the military, cautioning individuals inciting the area residents that action will be taken against them.
Duale added that military land in 6 counties have disputes and the government is moving in speed to protect them.
“Our camps are security installations. Let us solve these issues, that land belongs to government,” added the CS.
He called on the local leadership to join hands with the government in seeking the lasting solution to the dispute that has taken decades.
