Tension rises along Marsabit–Wajir border over disputed Titu area as talks continue

Tension remains high along the Marsabit–Wajir border following an escalation of a dispute over the ownership of the Titu area. One person was shot during protests sparked by the arrest of two community leaders over claims of incitement. The protesters are demanding the release of the elders and halting of construction of a multi-agency security camp until the dispute is resolved. In the meantime, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that there are ongoing talks with leaders from both counties to find a lasting solution to the land dispute.