The Kiambu County government has been asked to involve all stakeholders in decision making to avert conflict over management and policy issues.
Speaking to news reporters in Kiambu on Monday, county senator Kimani Wamatangi said that to avoid conflict, the government must consult with stakeholders.
He said that making decisions and enforcing by use of force will only create animosity and confrontations with other leaders and residents.
“The Kiambu county government must make sure that every stakeholder is engaged in decision making,” he said.
Wamatangi was reacting to Saturday’s chaos following the closure of Madaraka Market in Thika. He condemned the incident saying it could not have happened if the county had consulted.
He added that the public has a right to be engaged on key matters touching on county governance.
The senator further called on the county government to often give dialogue a chance so as to solve conflicts amicably.
At the same time, he called on politicians to stop using words that will divide Kenyans on tribal lines.
Wamatangi raised concerns over what he said was a rise in tribal incitement.
The senator said that dividing the country along tribal will only hamper reconciliation programmes taking place.
He called on the government to deal firmly with leaders who take part in tribal utterances.
The senator asked the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to be active and deal with hate mongers.
He said that NCIC has been mandated to reconcile Kenyans noting that perpetrators of hate should not be tolerated.