Kindiki in Marsabit: Most Politician, religious, community leaders under investigation over ethnic animosity.

The Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has narrowed down his fight on insecurities in Marsabit County hours after holding a meeting with the security agencies in the area on 3rd May 2023.

Kindiki, in a statement, noted that Marsabit County is one of the most diverse counties in the country.

He says Gov’t won’t entertain anyone using political, religious or ethnic persuasionsl to incite animosity.

He affirmed this after meeting the County Security and Intelligence team in Marsabit Town and instructed the officers to investigate, apprehend and prosecute all criminals behind the recent killings.

“Several current and former political leaders in Marsabit County, as well as some religious and community leaders are under investigation.” He said.

Kindiki reiterated that that peace building structures will be reactivated to encourage the people of Marsabit County to live in harmony.

“All communities and religions must be brought on board, and the process spearheaded by the County Security team.”

He stated that the Government will recover all illegal firearms that are in civilians hands.

“All illegal guns in the hands of civilians must be recovered. The Government will also seal off and limit access to Marsabit forest that armed criminals and livestock rustlers have been using as a hideout. Such criminals will be flushed out of the forest by the multisectoral security team.”