Ijara Member of Parliament Abdi Ali Abdi has called for abolition of colonial three-mile rule, saying it was hurting his constituents.
Speaking in Abalatiro, the lawmaker accused Tana River Senator Danson Mungana and the Governor Godhana Dhadho of allegedly taking advantage of the colonial laws to create new settlements in his constituency.
Abdi warned that the move might spark inter-ethnic skirmishes among neighbouring communities that have co-existed for decades. "Its unfortunate that leaders from Tana River are using colonial three mile rule to start new settlements in areas within Ijara.
This move that needs stakeholder engagement from both counties can ignite conflict," he said.
