They are feeble and unsteady, and often speak in soft tones. But elders from the border communities in Kenya and Tanzania have been blamed for the rampant cattle rustling, proliferation of illegal arms and inter-clan wars that have displaced many, and stifled development in Kuria.

The elders are said to wield such immense influence, youths are virtually at their beck and call.

Which explains why a recent meeting organised by the United States Agency for International Development-Kenya Transitional Initiative, brought together elders from the two countries – for the first time in 50 years. Read more...