The two communities living in the troubled Loya-Naoyapong corridor have been involved in a longstanding conflict resulting in killings and livestock rustling.
The government, through the KDF is in the final stages of completing the reconstruction of more than 10 schools that were torched by bandits in parts of Baringo North and South sub-counties.
He said while the majority of the leaders and local elders were committed to working with the security agencies to end the menace, some were frustrating efforts to achieve lasting peace.
Ruto said the multiplicity, scale, and fluid nature of security challenges in today's globalised and interconnected world demands a robust strategic mindset.
It is suspected the suspect could be part of a criminal gang that has been terrorising residents.
The bill obligates the government to protect livestock-keeping communities from theft and enhance their socio-economic welfare.
The leaders cited the proliferation of illegal firearms among the drivers of conflicts between communities in the county and those in neighbouring areas.
The Kenyan nationals were apprehended in possession of 28 submachine guns and 801 rounds of ammunition in Moroto and sentenced in April last year.
Speaker Wetang'ula told the leaders to take their time to talk to the bandits whom he referred to as "young people wielding Kalashnikovs and G3s" out of the crime.
PS Omollo announced that multi-agency teams have been formed and tasked with identifying hotspots for the illegal slaughter of all livestock and arresting culprits.
The County Commissioner hailed the hybrid peace committee for its efforts to recover the stolen livestock.
This is one of the largest gatherings of MPs from the North Rift to come together to talk about the critical security situation in their region.
Preliminary investigations showed that the criminals were on a mission to raid the Gotu and Kachiuru areas within the Isiolo-Meru border.
The operation had recorded key successes but towards the end of last year, there was a resurgence of spontaneous attacks that have persisted in recent months.
During the meeting, President Ruto emphasised the government's commitment to tackling the persistent challenges facing the North Rift.
The CS said sustainable peace and security in conflict-prone regions of the country require the input and participation of all agencies and stakeholders.
The Anti Stock Theft Unit facilitated the retrieval and transfer of the animals to Bullo Astu Camp in Naathu.
At least four people including Angata Nanyekie MCA Paul Leshimpiro and a retired police officer Aroi Lekopore have been killed by bandits in the last month.
Competition over water and pastures, proliferation of illegal firearms, land disputes and political intrigues are among the triggers of violence between pastoralists in Isiolo and those in neighbouring counties.
