A section of Jubilee leaders led by Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui on Sunday demanded that action be taken against Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago whom they accuse of ethnic profiling.
Speaking during a Thanksgiving event, the leaders indicated that they want the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to take action against the governor who is said to profile the Kikuyu business community in his county.
The political leaders argued that the vice, if miscalculated and ignored could lead to ethnic clashes similar to the 2007/2008 one.
Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri accused Mandago of instigating divisive tribal politics that deepen the rift among Uasin Gishu residents.
“Mandago should stop tribal politics because we have seen the president and his deputy work together. He should be investigated and action taken against him,” he stated.
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The Nakuru Governor on his part noted that the government should address this concern in order to foster national integration and unity.
“Having a section of individuals who feel isolated and sidelined should be addressed and a quick solution found because we cannot have people living in fear in any part of the country.
“Leaders should help in preaching peace among locals, to ensure there is cohesion,” he indicated.
Also present at the event was Huruma Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Peter Kiiru Chomba who pointed out that most affected people in ethnic profiling are small-scale traders.
"Small-scale traders have nowhere to trade their wares because whenever they move to market, they are beaten and their goods destroyed by county askaris,” the Huruma MCA stated.
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The leaders raised this concern after a video surfaced online showing county enforcement officials beating up hawkers and destroying their goods in Eldoret town.
