Peace crusaders in Garissa on Friday held processions in the town to encourage residents to co-exist harmoniously.
The peace caravan included resident committees and women championing the cause.
The procession followed the killing of a man in Modika two weeks ago following a dispute over a commercial plot.
The murder caused tension among communities living in the outskirts of Garissa town.
It took the intervention of Governor Ali Korane and county commissioner Meru Mwangi to diffuse the tension.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Garissa peace committee secretary Hassan Osman said the possibility of conflict was high, citing looming drought.
Most residents are pastoralists and might fight for scarce water and pasture.
Hassan said the their procession was aimed at curbing future conflicts.
”This meeting was basically to sensitise our people on the importance of maintaining peace irrespective of differences occasioned by competition over resources, including land," Osman said.
He said experience has shown that such frictions could lead to full blown conflicts if not contained early enough.
Garissa women mediators chairperson Rukia Mohamed said women bore the biggest brunt of conflicts hence their decision to support initiatives that promote peace.
“We want to be on forefront when it comes to peace building processes because we know we will be the biggest beneficiaries. We've suffered before and we know the pains and anguish women go through including sexual violence,," Rukia said.
Yuth leader Mohamed Minaj cautioned folks against being used by politicians to fuel incitement and division among residents.
“I want to urge the youth to desist from acts of lawlessness. It's time we re-direct our energies to positive activities that will be helpful to not only to us but the community at large,” Minaj said.
Last week, Mwangi warned land brokers against violence and incitement. He said land disputes should be taken to relevant authorities for solutions.
