Elected political leaders from Nyakach Sub County have called upon law enforcement officers to remain impartial as they deal with the skirmishes in Sondu, on the border of Kisumu and Kericho counties.
Led by Central Nyakach MCA Vincent Obuya, the leaders said they are not happy with how the police are handling the situation.
Obuya visited Sondu on Thursday and accused the police of causing mayhem being meted on the people of Nyakach.
He noted that police officers are paid with taxpayers’ money and must at all times remain neutral while discharging their duties.
“I am appealing to the police to remain neutral, work for Kenyans. Don’t think about politics,” he said.
Obuya stated that Sondu is a cosmopolitan area, inhabited by the communities of Luo, Kalenjins, Kisiis and other tribes thus the need for peace.
Addressing the press on Thursday after accessing the situation in Sondu, Obuya noted that peaceful coexistence is the surest way to live in unity.
“This Sondu market has employed many of our people in terms of doing business and it is not proper to destroy it,” said Obuya.
The MCA later visited those who were injured on Wednesday during the demonstrations called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga.
“We are going to visit those who were injured and admitted at various hospitals following the attacks and police brutality,” he said.
He noted that as leaders, they will ensure that they assist those who were injured during the confrontations.
The sentiments were echoed by his colleague of South West Nyakach ward Gard Olima who noted that there is a need to once and for all settle what causes animosity at the border.
“I want to appeal to the National Government through the National Land Commission to come out and settle the border dispute in Sondu so that as Kenyans we can leave together,” he said.
Olima further announced that soon he will sponsor a motion in the County Assembly to ensure the boundary issue is sorted out since it is one of the catalysts bringing divisions in the area.
He assured the people of Nyakach that as leaders, they will not relent in their push to protect both their lives and property.
The two leaders unanimously agreed that a mega project like a University institution be built at the buffer zone along the border to quell the tension and promote brotherhood living.
