Security and conflict issues
Conflict in Turkana with tribes from neighboring countries for control of resources for their livestock (water and pasture), has led to the migration of Turkana out of the normal dry season grazing areas. This adds to the food insecurity faced by many more pastoralists. Major causes of conflict include competition for scarce resources, inadequate policing and state security, erosion of traditional governance systems, land issues and increasing poverty. Firearms add lethal force to the situation.