The Kenyan and Ugandan governments have jointly initiated a border reaffirmation endeavor in the Lokiriama/Lomokori region, aiming to demarcate the boundary through physical marking.
According to a recent report, the exercise, which commenced on March 11th and is slated to span 15 days, seeks to enhance the visibility and delineation of the borderline.
Preparations included community sensitization sessions to inform locals about the upcoming activity.
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Last week, a notable delegation comprising Turkana county security teams, Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai, Nairobi survey officers, and Director of Public Communications Joshua arap Sang, conducted a public awareness campaign.
On the Ugandan side, the delegation was spearheaded by David Pulkol, special adviser to the President of Uganda, along with other senior officials.
This cross-border initiative is being coordinated by respective ministries including the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development of Kenya, the Kenya International Boundaries Office, and the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development of Uganda.
County Commissioner Kavita clarified that the exercise primarily serves administrative purposes and does not intend to restrict the movement of individuals belonging to the East African community.
Surveyor Rotich emphasized the significance of the boundary in delineating state sovereignty and jurisdiction.
Moreover, the process is expected to facilitate the management of transboundary resources and foster unity among communities, promoting peaceful coexistence.
The endeavor includes re-establishing damaged boundary markers, installing new ones, and formulating a comprehensive agreement to supersede colonial-era arrangements.
Local communities will actively participate in the construction activities, including sourcing materials from host communities to promote project ownership.
Concerns regarding the destruction of previous markers due to misconceptions about valuable minerals were addressed, with Rotich emphasizing transparency and community involvement in the project’s execution.
