Machakos governor Alfred Mutua has cautioned county residents against being swayed and misguided by people he accused of preaching politics of hatred.
Addressing the public when he toured Machakos town on Saturday, Mutua alleged that some politicians are keen to divide Machakos people.
“With the recent events and careless political talk among some leaders, it is evident that some people want to turn Machakos
into a hatred political playing ground which we are not going to allow,” he said.
The Governor said that politics of division will not help Machakos people saying that his government will not accommodate such people.
Mutua noted that political intolerance and incitement almost turned the country into a warzone during the 2007/2008 post poll chaos.
“We will not allow careless and senseless talk to be perpetuated in Machakos County. Leaders and politicians visiting Machakos must preach unity,” added Mutua.
He further warned that he will not be forced to be part of agendas that are meant to cause trouble and disrupt peace.
He said that his agenda is to work for Machakos people and deliver services to them.
The county boss said he will only accommodate leaders who are keen to unite Kenyans. Political intolerance and selfish politics, he noted, is a threat to unity of Machakos people and Kenyans at large.
He asked Machakos people to rally behind his government saying it is keen to fulfil its development agenda before the 2017 general election.