Yatta MP Francis Mwangangi at a past function.[Photo/the-star.co.ke]It is unfortunate for The National Cohesion and Integration Commission under the chairmanship of Francis Ole Kaparo to list Machakos among potential hot spots of violence before the August general elections, Yatta MP Francis Mwangangi has said.
Speaking to the Star yesterday, the lawmaker said that Ole Kaparo should remove the name of Machakos from the list of counties that are likely to experience acts of violence before, during and after the August 8th exercise.
Barely one month to the polls, the legislator argues that Kambas are among the most peaceful communities in the nation, adding that there is no cause for alarm as we head to elect new leaders to take over the nation for the next five years.
“Kambas are known to be a very peaceful community and the fact that there is seen to be stiff competition, especially for Machakos governor, doesn’t mean that there will be any form of chaos,” he said, as quoted by the local daily.
Mwangangi also said that the Kambas have been peaceful for many years, adding that the same will happen during the electioneering period.
“Our history speaks for itself and we do not want anyone to taint that image. We have always been tolerant when it comes to matters of politics and that is how we will remain,” he added.
He, however, called upon Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and Security enforcement agencies in the nation to work together to ensure there is peace not only in Machakos but also the entire nation come August 8.