Local News-By Ken Simiyu-Vice president William Ruto Graces the Pastoralists week in Lodwar Town

Today marked the second day of Kenya Pastoralists Week which is an annual event intended to bring together multi-stakeholders from Pastoralist communities to discuss and share issues affecting them. During the first and second day the delegates came up with some of the problems they are facing which include security, cross border development, education, water and livestock marketing among others. The guest of honor was deputy president William Ruto who was accompanied by Speaker of the Senate Ekwee Ethuro, Turkana County Governor Josephat Nanok, and other respected leaders. Speaking at the conference Vice President William Ruto responded on security matters whereby he said the government is procuring 120 vehicles for the police force every year to curb incidents of insecurity in the country. Deputy President also highlighted on the issue of vetting of police for the reform process which will enable police officers to perform their duty and serve the citizens without corruption.