Residents of Marsabit at the meeting.
Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali has urged residents to continue upholding peace and harmonious coexistence across the county.
Speaking in Marsabit town on Tuesday, Ali said never again should communities turn against one another or shed blood over inter-clan conflicts.
In the past, Marsabit had witnessed devastating inter-clan clashes that claimed hundreds of lives, displaced many families and destroyed property worth hundreds of thousands of shillings.
However, joint efforts by the government, religious leaders, elders, community members and peace actors have borne fruit, with no incidents reported in the past four years.
“I want to really commend each and every resident of our county for playing a critical role in ensuring that our county remains peaceful. We remain brothers and sisters from one county. We have a lot that unites us rather than that which divides us,” Ali said.
He underscored that peace remains the foundation upon which development, prosperity and unity are built.
Ali singled out religious leaders and elders for their tireless efforts in working closely with security agencies to swiftly address any emerging tensions before they escalate.
“We all have a role to play in matters of security. We should never rest on our laurels; instead, we should work towards sustaining our hard-won peace. Let us embrace our diversity and remember that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. Marsabit is our home and together, we can make it a beacon of peace and progress,” he said.
During Mashujaa Day celebrations on Monday, the governor unveiled a bold four-point energy agenda that he said would transform the county for the better.
The plan focuses on powering essential services such as schools and health facilities, enabling local enterprises, protecting the environment and forging partnerships with investors and development agencies.
He emphasised that clean energy initiatives must deliver tangible benefits—including income-generating opportunities, reduced post-harvest losses and 24-hour services for remote communities.
“No dispensary should be in darkness. No school should be without connectivity. No borehole should be without a reliable power source. Energy is not a luxury—it is life, health and learning,” he said.
In a passionate appeal to young people, especially Gen Z, the county boss urged them to channel their energy into innovation, enterprise and civic participation rather than political manipulation or disillusionment.
“Do not allow anyone to rent your anger for their political project,” he warned.
“Organise your dreams. If you want a better future, the safest and surest tool is your vote. Register. Show up. Compete. Lead.”
The governor also extended an invitation to private sector players and development partners to invest in clean energy, climate-smart agriculture and digital infrastructure in Marsabit.
He assured them of full county support and facilitation for projects that respect diversity, create jobs and safeguard the environment.
“Bring your capital and your ideas. We’ll bring every facilitation you need. Let us build bankable projects that hire local youth and grow our shared prosperity,” he pledged.
