A group of youths from Trans Nzoia has strongly condemned Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and his Nandi counterpart Samson Cherargei, urging them to keep off Trans Nzoia County affairs.
The youths dismissed remarks by the two senators, who had termed area Governor George Natembeya as tribal, labeling the accusations as baseless.
"Senator Mandago has no moral authority to lecture anyone on matters of tribalism, yet he masterminded the fall of Moi University by rejecting Professor Laban Ayiro simply because he was not his kinsman," said Mr. Wekesa Edwin.
They further criticized the senators' calls to lead efforts to impeach Governor Natembeya, calling it a waste of time for residents who are focused on development.
"The two leaders are so misplaced and preoccupied with our Governor that they think they can influence his impeachment just because he is fighting for us," stated Mr. Joseph Mudenyo.
Mr. Mudenyo questioned why the two leaders are seemingly obsessed with Trans Nzoia’s affairs while neglecting their own counties.
The youths defended Governor Natembeya’s track record, saying he has shown himself to be a nationalist by accommodating diversity in his cabinet appointments.
"Governor Natembeya’s cabinet is diverse, unlike those in Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties where the two leaders come from, yet they have not complained," noted Mr. Simon Karanja.
They concluded by issuing an ultimatum, demanding that the two senators offer a public apology to the residents of Trans Nzoia and to Governor Natembeya.