NCIC Morris Dzoro (centre), Isiolo Woman Representative Rehema Dida Jaldesa (left) and Lagdera MP Mohamed Hire Garane (right) at a peace meeting. [Photo/nation.co.ke]Leaders in North Eastern have faulted a section of coast leaders led by Mombasa Governor Ali Joho and Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi for awakening the secession debate.
Kenya Livestock Association vice-chairman Dubat Amey said the calls for secession could cause insecurity in the region.
The leaders further said they tried to break away in the past but failed with grave consequences in their region.
Mr Amey said the push for secession will have negative consequences adding that the former Northern Frontier District knows too well the consequences of trying to secede from Kenya.
The chairman urged the coast leaders to stop the secession talks saying that devolution can address the disparities cited by the coastal leaders.
“We were the first people to ask for secession, hence know the cost. It is very dangerous and very costly. The leaders agitating for this should not be cheated by the comfort of the lives they have today,” said Amey.
“The two governors calling for secession are privileged to be first governors in their respective counties. If they want to do something for Coast people they have a lot of money at their disposal,” he added.
Speaking on the sideline of a peace meeting between Somalis and Borana in Isiolo County on Saturday, Isiolo County NCIC Commissioner Morris Dzoro said even if the leaders table a bill to secede, it will not be passed in the National Assembly.
“Secession won’t go anywhere. Kenya will remain united. Let these people seeking secession first clean up in their towns,” said Mr. Dzoro.