Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has broken silence on the controversial Kikuyu song 'Ikamba' that allegedly rebukes the Kamba community two days after residents demanded for his reaction.
Mutua condemned the artists for composing the song terming it as despicable and contrary to law, order and hallmarks of a civilized society.
He addressed the press at a joint conference with Nyeri Governor Kahiga Mutai outside his office in Machakos town on Wednesday.
Mutua said the two communities are not only neighbors but have similar cultures and are drawn from the same ancestor.
He said the entire Kikuyu community should not be blamed over actions of a few individuals.
“It is improper to blame only one community for trading in charcoal and to blame a community in a hate song over actions of a few, destruction of property and vigilante actions only happen in a lawless country. In the same vein, the architects of a hate song targeting a community is not only evil but unacceptable," Mutua said.
Mutua urged the two communities to stay calm arguing that the issue is insignificant and let the law take it's course.
“Therefore, let us not get excited and emotional and start dividing our people where there is no division," added Mutua.
He said the Council of Governors had set up a team to mitigate the feud between Kitui and Kiambu Counties.
"We call upon our colleagues who are affected to embrace tolerance, forgiveness and peace," Mutua said.
Mutua condemned the torching of vehicles ferrying charcoal in Kitui stating that the actions do not promote harmony but animosity.
He called on leaders to be at fore front in preaching love, tolerance and peace and understand that their actions and statements affect the behavior of their electorates.
“ Kitui County has decided it does not want the charcoal trade in its county and that needs to be respected, burning of vehicles and retaliation in hate songs and statements is wrong and does not promote harmony," Mutua said.