We Won’t Allow Demonstrations- Uasin Gishu Leaders
Uasin Gishu County have condemned now says they won’t allow demonstrations to take place in Uasin Gishu.
Speaking to the press Governor Jonathan Bii said residents cannot engage themselves in the demonstrations as the demos are not peaceful as he recalled how the region was affected during the 2007 post-election violence.
“We won’t accept demonstration as we agreed on prioritizing peace and we were the most affected region and we won’t allow that to happen if the elections have been carried out and you have not gotten the position you were vying for kindly try next time for we won’t allow properties to be destroyed, people’s lives to be lost and also allow tribalism,” said Governor Bii.
On the other hand, Janet Sitienei, Member of Parliament Turbo constituency, Urged leaders to stop inciting citizens to fight against each other and instead they should promote peace.
“We as leaders should stop inciting citizens to bring violence and all leaders should mind what they say because what we say as leaders affect the citizens, “said Janet Sitienei.
She also added that when a country has peace, it’s more likely to develop much faster.
“Citizens are the people who suffer the most when there is unrest in the country because without peace they won’t be able to look for food for their children as peace gives leaders an opportunity to bring about development in the country” she added.
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