Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen has hit out at
NCIC boss Dr Samuel Kobia over a statement released on Sunday condemning the
Murang’a violence.
In the statement, NCIC noted that the clashes were as a
result of the rising political temperatures which have been marred by hatred,
bigotry and political rhetoric.
“We express our collective outrage at the rising political
temperatures in the country. Over the past few months, we have noted with
concern, the hatred, bigotry, and political rhetoric that is slowly
degenerating into violence,” NCIC statement partly read.
The commission further warned that the current political atmosphere could create division and precipitate a genocide of Rwanda’s magnitude.
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“We do note, with deep concern, that the attacks, and
counter-attacks, have created space for threats of violence to emerge. Of
significance, is the hustlers-dynasty dichotomy that mirrors the narrative that
preceded the Rwanda Genocide," the statement read in part.
On Sunday two people succumbed as a result of violence while
three others were hospitalised after sustaining injuries following clashes that
involved two rival groups in Kenol, Murang'a.
Murkomen’s response to
the statement
Reacting to the statement, Murkomen termed Dr Kobia a
disgrace to the nation, noting that he was quick to attack DP Ruto’s allies,
yet he is silent on recent pronouncement by Murang’a leaders who have allegedly
declared the county a no-go zone for Tanga tanga members.
“NCIC Chair Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia is a disgrace to the
nation. Leaders led by a Governor, Senator and Woman Rep have declared a county
no go zone and calling other Kenyans outsiders and you are busy attacking
hustlers? What are you waiting? Is it because they are not Ruto allies? Kieleweke
wewe,” he tweeted.
