Sustaining peace in northern and north-eastern Kenya remains challenging. Long-standing intercommunal tensions persist, shaped by historical marginalisation and changes in state governance. Communities in Tana River, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir and Turkana have long relied on customs and traditions to manage conflict, yet many externally driven peace initiatives have weakened these mechanisms. Limited coordination among peace actors and the continued use of top-down approaches often constrain impact, underscoring the need for genuinely community-led peace accords

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Dr Conrad M Bosire is a Consultant, Researcher, and Teacher in the areas of law, governance, democracy, and development. He is currently an Adjunct Lecturer at Strathmore University School of Law