In the madhouse of political noise that has engulfed the country since the beginning of the year, thousands of Kenyans continue to suffer the consequences of sporadic violence in different parts of the country.
From Lamu at the Coast to Trans Mara in the West, outbreak of violence has continued unabated claiming scores of lives since the beginning of the year.
Baringo, West Pokot, Isiolo, Kitui, Samburu and have experienced similar violence. In most cases, the authorities have responded by asking the warring communities to maintain peace and deployed additional security personnel.
Indeed, normalcy would return when police officers descend on such areas. But this is only for a period of time before the cycle begins.
We would like to remind President Kenyatta and his Jubilee party that securing citizens’ lives and property is the very reason governments exist and allowing these sporadic bouts of violence to disrupt livelihood and take away lives is unacceptable.
The government must change course and delve deeper into the issue of security. Like their counterparts in major cities, citizens in places like Trans Mara also deserve to live in secure environments. It is within their rights to demand this basic need from the government.
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