Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyongo has warned a multimillion Kenyan manufacturer, Bidco against doing business with Israel amid escalating tension in Gaza.
In a statement, the Azimio la Umoja Governor indicated that Bidco sealed a fresh deal with Israel despite the country facing global condemnation over what many have termed genocide.
Governor Nyong'o advised Bidco to cut ties with Israel and revoke other deals sealed following a meeting between an Israeli Economic and Trade Mission and Bidco Group Chairman, Mr Vimal Shah, in Kenya last week.
"Last week, an Israeli Economic and Trade Mission was in Kenya to meet Bidco Group Chairman, Mr Vimal Shah during which they discussed collaboration with Israeli companies in the FMCG sectors," Governor Nyongo said.
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"We are calling our brother Vimal to restrain his company from taking this move in line with the decisions taken by the United Nations Organization and the International Court of Justice."
Failure to which the Governor indicated that Bidco could face similar sanctions which would be imposed on Israel.
The Kisumu County boss stated that the only way to resolve the conflict between the two countries is to adopt a two-state solution.
The war on Gaza has also displaced thousands, with figures from the United Nations (UN), saying at least 1.9 million Palestinians have been displaced, with thousands bearing injuries.
At least 25,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war which has lasted close to five months now.
