Silvanus Osoro Warns Kisii and Maasai Over Border Conflict: ‘Wacheni Mchezo’

South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro has issued a stern warning to residents of the Kisii and Maasai communities following renewed tensions along the border, urging them to put down their arrows and allow dialogue to resolve the dispute.

Osoro said he would not allow the conflict to interfere with the reopening of schools or disrupt the lives of children from both communities.

The latest warning comes a day after Osoro raised alarm over fighting between the Maasai and Abagusii communities around the Kiango and Magenche border, saying the situation was getting out of hand.

“My people and my neighbours (Maasai), I have asked you to down your arrows and allow dialogue take charge lakini ni kama hamsikii nyote,” Osoro said.

The South Mugirango MP, who is also the National Assembly Majority Party Whip, said the priority should be restoring calm before the conflict affects ordinary families and school-going children. Parliament identifies Osoro as the Member of Parliament for South Mugirango and Majority Party Whip.

“Schools open on Monday and I will NOT allow such shameless acts to affect normal school itinerary ya watoto wetu, both in Maasai and Gusii,” he said.

Osoro warns against carrying arrows

Osoro's latest statement follows his earlier call for an immediate ceasefire between the Maasai and Abagusii communities.

In that earlier message, he described the conflict as “unfortunate” and “unnecessary” and said leaders from both sides had agreed on the need to end the confrontation.

He has now taken an even tougher position, warning residents against carrying traditional weapons as security agencies move to contain the situation.

“The GSU have instructions to TAKE CHARGE kila boma from tomorrow,” Osoro said.

He added: “HAMSKII, I will FORCE you to behave.”

Osoro described the cause of the confrontation as unacceptable, questioning why a dispute involving an individual should result in wider community tensions.

“The reason for war ni ya UJINGA na AIBU,” he said.

‘How do you cause border wars coz of a woman?’

Osoro also questioned the circumstances that had allowed the dispute to escalate into confrontation between neighbouring communities.

“How do you cause border wars coz of a woman?” he asked.

The remarks come after Osoro previously said the fighting was reportedly linked to a dispute that he considered too trivial to justify violence between communities.

In his earlier statement, he questioned why the Maasai and Abagusii should resort to fighting instead of resolving their differences through dialogue.

Osoro warns both communities

The MP said his warning was directed at residents from both sides of the border, insisting that anyone found carrying an arrow on the road would face consequences regardless of their community.

“Ukionekana na mshale barabarani, whether Kisii or Maasai, unakula ile unafaa kukula,” Osoro said.

He further claimed that security officers would be deployed to contain the situation.

“GSU will be in YOUR HOMES from tomorrow and they are properly instructed,” Osoro said.

The claim about GSU deployment is attributed to Osoro and has not been independently confirmed in the sources reviewed for this report.

Schools at the centre of Osoro’s warning

One of Osoro's main concerns is the impact of the conflict on children as schools prepare to reopen.

He said he would not allow the confrontation between the two communities to interfere with the normal school programme for children from the Maasai and Gusii communities.

His warning therefore places the protection of children alongside the need to restore peace and prevent further escalation.

The latest intervention comes after Osoro said he had already engaged leaders from both sides, including Hon. Julius Sunkuli and Hon. Barongo, in an effort to bring the confrontation under control.

‘Wacheni mchezo’

Osoro ended his latest message with an uncompromising appeal to residents to immediately stop the fighting.

“WACHENI MCHEZO,” he said.

“You know me well, I don't joke,” Osoro added.

He then issued his strongest demand yet:

“STOP the war NOW!!”

Osoro's statements come as leaders seek to prevent the tensions along the Maasai-Abagusii border from escalating further, with dialogue and security intervention emerging as key efforts to restore calm.

For residents of the affected areas, the immediate priority remains clear: end the fighting, put down the arrows and allow dialogue to take charge before the conflict disrupts families, schools and relations between neighbouring communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Silvanus Osoro warning the Kisii and Maasai communities?

Osoro is warning residents following renewed fighting between the Maasai and Abagusii communities along the border. He has called for an immediate ceasefire and dialogue.

What did Silvanus Osoro say about arrows?

Osoro told residents to put down their arrows and warned that anyone seen carrying an arrow on the road, whether Kisii or Maasai, would face consequences.

What did Osoro say about GSU officers?

Osoro said, “The GSU have instructions to TAKE CHARGE kila boma from tomorrow,” and claimed that GSU officers would be in homes. This claim has been attributed to Osoro and was not independently verified for this report.

Will the conflict affect schools?

Osoro said he would not allow the conflict to disrupt the reopening and normal running of schools serving children from both the Maasai and Gusii communities.

What is Osoro's message to the two communities?

His message is for both sides to immediately stop the fighting, put down their weapons and embrace dialogue. His final warning was: “STOP the war NOW!!”