Dialogue Venue and Participants
Kuda’s quiet riverside became a negotiation table this week as pastoralists from Terekeka County met cultivators from Juba County. Moderated by state officials, the gathering sought to defuse a pattern of seasonal clashes that had strained local livelihoods (Eye Radio, August 2025).
Framework for Coexistence
Delegates adopted a rule that herders must secure prior consent from host villages before moving cattle onto farmland. They also mapped dedicated grazing corridors equipped with nearby water points, a move expected to protect both harvests and herds.
Justice and Security Measures
Special mobile courts backed by community police will adjudicate cattle-related cases on the spot, cutting delays that often spark revenge. Meanwhile, movement of armed youth inside settlements is to be curtailed, easing the anxiety that has lingered after previous flare-ups.
Leaders’ Call for Rapid Action
Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel urged, “Let these resolutions be a roadmap to peace, reconciliation and harmony.” County commissioners Emmanuel Tete Ezbon and Emmanuel Loku Ladu echoed his appeal, pledging logistical support so that agreed structures start operating before the next transhumance season.
Community Hopes and Next Steps
Farmers’ spokespeople welcomed the clarity on compensation for damaged crops, while herder elders praised guaranteed access to pasture. Civil society monitors plan quarterly reviews to assess compliance, believing the accord can become a template for other conflict-prone zones across the region.