Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula has found himself under fire for opposing a push by locals to have the Mt Elgon region be relocated to Trans Nzoia county.
The region which is predominantly inhabited by members of the Sabaot community is currently governed from Bungoma county, a push enjoying the support of Endebess MP Robert Pukose and Trans Nzoia Senator Michael Mbito.
The two are in support of the community's application to the senate seeking for the reconstitution of the administrative boundaries citing marginalization.
Speaking in Saboti on Saturday, they bashed Wetangula who last week vowed to thwart the the 'secession' application as soon as it lands on the floor of the house, terming it dead on arrival.
"The community members are desperate after being locked out from the Bungoma County government. Its ironical that Wetang'ula who should be fighting for them has been mum is now vocal in dismissing their petition to exit the county," Mbito was quoted by the Standard.
Pukose pointed out that just like any other Kenyan, the people have the right to decide where they will belong to.
He added that a grant of their wish will bring to end the historical injustices they have been subjected to since independence.
"Everyone has a constitutional right to stay where they want or come up with a petition. Together with Dr Mbito, we will mobilize our colleagues to see to it that the petition goes through,” he said.