Mavoko Assistant Deputy County Commissioner, Philip Lemalasia has called on residents from Mavoko Sub-county to shun tribalism and embrace communal coexistence in a bid of promoting peace and development in the region.
Addressing journalists in his office on Tuesday, Lemalasia said the rate of tribalism in the sub county and larger Machakos County was worrying, even this time of devolution implementation.
He expressed his fears that this would be a drawback to development of the county adding that, all counties need networks, competence and resources for steadfast growth and development.
Lemalasia commended leadership and residents of the neighboring Kajiado County, stating that level of tribalism was fading away as its residents recognize need to coexist as Kenyans.
He however called on the Machakos County officials to cooperate with the provincial administration in the region to ensure peaceful coexistence, adding that those serving in county government should respect employees of national government.
Lemalasia expressed confidence in the County governor Alfred Mutua, stating that he had vast experience working in national government hence knows its protocol of charging duties.
He also called on the residents to be progressive in learning to be individually successful advising them to practice family planning for quality lives.