Nairobi, May 7 -- A tough talking Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged the commitment of the government in restoring peace and ending deadly conflicts along the border of Kitui and Tana River counties.

Speaking at the South Eastern Kenya University in Kitui County, Prof Kindiki said the government had directed security agencies to beef up security in the region after suspected camel herders from the neighbouring Tana River County killed eight people in Kitui County in the last two weeks.

"I want to assure the people of Kitui that the government will ensure they are safe. The government has directed those responsible with security to ensure the latest incident is not treated as an isolated case," he said Wednesday.

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