TANA RIVER County—Jan 21, 2026—The National Council for Population and Development (NCPD), Non-Executive Chairperson Ali Wario, has called for targeted policies to address social conflicts, particularly disputes over county borders, in Tana River County.
Speaking after a public consultation in Hola town on challenges affecting food security and climate change, Wario said the council will spotlight border and resource-related conflicts in its upcoming report to relevant agencies.
“Border disputes and resource conflicts threaten community cohesion. It is our duty to ensure residents live peacefully,” said Wario, a former lawmaker.
The consultations, attended by stakeholders including leaders of various religious denominations in Tana River, aimed to gather local perspectives on pressing social and developmental challenges.
Mukholwe, one of the facilitators and religious leader, noted that the feedback collected will help align interventions with the county’s development priorities as outlined in the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP).
He added that inclusive consultations were key to fostering consensus and sustainable development in the region.
