President Uhuru Kenyatta during a past rally. Photo/PSCU
A section of Jubilee Members of Parliament (MPs) has stated their intention to support the Opposition in the repeat presidential elections unless President Uhuru Kenyatta fulfils their demands.
The MPs from West Pokot and Baringo counties want the Jubilee government to suspend the ongoing military operation in the region and release all suspected bandits.
In a meeting held at Tangulbei, Baringo County, Kapenguria MP Samuel Moroto said that residents in the area had been subjected to suffering in the hands of security officers.
Tiaty MP, William Kamket on his part said residents would vote for Odinga if the demands are not adhered to.
“The people of Tiaty will vote for the Opposition just as they did in the August elections since they were neglected and sidelined by the Government. However, they are ready to vote for Jubilee on condition that the Government halts the operation and orders the removal of all armoured vehicles in the region,” the Tiaty MP noted.
The lawmakers called on security officers carrying out the operations in the region to be investigated and those found culpable prosecuted.
The region considered a Jubilee stronghold has been battling bandit attack in the recent months.