National Cohesion and Integration Commission has said it will not take lightly remarks made by Vihiga Governor Moses Akaranga over the Maseno boundary issue.
Speaking to the press at Kisumu governor Jack Ranguma's office at Prosperity House in Kisumu on Wednesday, National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) commissioner Prof Gitile Naituli said that it is such remarks that ignite conflicts between communities that have been living peacefully.
"Some of these remarks lead to bloodshed elsewhere. We will not take this matter lightly," said Prof Naituli.
Akaranga was quoted in the media saying that Maseno town was in Vihiga County. He complained that his county was losing revenue from the town. Maseno town hosts Maseno University and Maseno School.
Prof Naituli said that Akaranga should have consulted his Kisumu counterpart Jack Ranguma before running to the public to make the statement.
"When you go to the public with boundary issues, what do you expect the public to do," wondered Prof Naituli.
He added: “We want sanity. Leaders should consult their counterparts and solve boundary issues before running to the public."
Naituli noted that inter county boundary issues have led to conflicts and ethnic clashes between the Turkana and Pokot communities.
He said they will seek information from Members of Parliament from around Maseno area, county commissioners, Maseno School and Anglican Church who might have the right map of Maseno.