Leader on spotlight over claims of jeopardising security operation
West Pokot Senator John Lonyangapuo speaks at Tangulbe in Baringo County on August 14, 2016 during a fundraiser. He is being accused of impeding a security operation in Baringo. PHOTO | CHEBOITE KIGEN | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Mr Kamuren said that Baringo residents have suffered in the hands of bandits, thus no one should block operations to flush them out.
- Marigat MCA Isaiah Kibowen said that for schools to reopen in the area, the operation must continue to stanch banditry.
Leaders and residents in Marigat town took to the streets to protest against alleged interference with security operations in Baringo County by West Pokot Senator John Lonyangapuo.
The residents, chanting 'arrest Lonyangapuo and Kamket', demanded the resignation of Tiaty MP and Parliament's National Security Committee chairman Asman Kamama.
Nominated MCA Charles Kamuren said that residents in Baringo have suffered in the hands of bandits, thus no one should block operations to flush them out.
"Lonyangapuo was elected by the people of West Pokot and he has no mandate to be involved with issues that affect Baringo residents.
"Why is he defending those bandits who have caused several deaths and have also impoverished our people for ages," Mr Kamuren said.
They also questioned why Mr Kamama has not stepped aside to allow investigations to continue concerning the murder of two politicians: Pepee Kitambaa (Tiaty MP hopeful) and Loiyamorok MCA Kibet Cheretei.
Mr Kamama denied being involved in the killings and said he will not resign as chairman.
"Where was he when our people were killed and tortured? When they killed a three day old baby he never talked," Ilchamus MCA Wesley Lekakimon said.
Marigat MCA Isaiah Kibowen said that for schools to reopen in the area, the operation must continue to stanch banditry.
The 'Dumisha Amani' operation enters day four.
