For Reverend Jackson Alukusia, the journey toward peace initiatives in the North Rift Region began as a complex and challenging task, but with determination, experience, and passion, the fruits of maintaining peace in the North Rift Region can be felt today.
“With the sailing through of the Peace Policy Act 2003 at the West Pokot County Assembly, a lot has been achieved in the North Rift Region,” said Rev. Alukusia.
In addition, Rev. Alukusia said that in the past, some areas in the North Rift Region were impassable and uninhabitable, but currently there is free movement of people and vehicles.
Rev. Alukusia further said that through coordination with the Chiefs, community leaders, village elders, youth, and peace initiative partners, much has been achieved regarding peace in the North Rift Region.
Reverend Alukusia also said that sports have played a key role in building peace initiatives in the North Rift Region.
For instance, in 2024 and 2025, a sports tournament was organised in Chemolingot, Tiaty Sub-County, Baringo County, where six counties participated: West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Samburu, and Laikipia. CS for Internal Security, Kipchumba Murkomen, was the chief guest.
Rev. Alukusia further said that schools abandoned due to insecurity are now operational.
The schools include Chesegon Primary, Cheptulel Primary, Cheptulel Boys, Cheptulel Girls, Kapushen Primary, Sapulion Primary, Rawaal ECDE and Ksaa ECDE.
Rev. Alukusia also said that religious and health institutions are operational, as Chesongoch Catholic Mission Church, Tot Mission, and Endow Mission Hospital continue their activities.
The fruits of peace are also visible in the reopening of markets that had earlier collapsed due to insecurity, for instance, the Chesegon market, which is scheduled to take place every Wednesday.
Other peace border schools which should be properly utilised include Katikomor, Kanyerus, Akulo, Kamelei, Apuke and Sapulion.
“Other fruits of peace initiatives in the North Rift Region include resettlement of displaced families, improved road network and recovery of weapons,” said Rev. Alukusia.
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A staunch Christian of the AIC Church, Rev. Alukusia is proud that great steps have been made in the North Rift Region, as neighbouring communities live and interact together while improving their economic activities.
Reverend Jackson Alukusia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Theology from West Africa School of Theology in Nigeria, a Master’s in Public Administration from Moi University, and he is currently pursuing a PhD in Justice and Security Studies (Law Enforcement) at Mt. Kenya University.
In addition, in 2025, Reverend Alukusia was awarded the Head of State Commendation (HSC) by President Ruto in recognition of his work in promoting peace in the North Rift Region.
By Martin Ruto
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