Laikipia North MP Sarah Korere on Monday censured politicians who addressed mourners in mother tongue at a funeral service in Laikipia county.
This after a number of leaders resorted to speaking in the Kikuyu language at the funeral.
“I want to plead with leaders, when we come to national podium like this where all Kenyans are here, let us speak the national language. This is not Nyeri, we all don’t speak Kikuyu. Get lost,” the MP said and handed over the microphone to the master of ceremony.
Korere said that where she comes from, people put aside side shows when at funerals.
“You will wave your hands in disapproval and get tired,” she told mourners who appeared irked by her stance.
The MP, however, said the area is cosmopolitan comprising members from the Kikuyu, Maasai, Turkana, Pokot and Kalenjin communities.
While alluding to her tough stance on usage of mother tongue at public events, Korere said she was not one to be shaken by those who disapprove of her stand.
She alleged that a prominent leader once told her that because of her stubbornness, she would sink with the former administration.
“I thank God I did not sink and I agree with Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kinjuri; we will remain in government,” she said.
Korere hailed the current Kenya Kwanza administration for restoring peace in Laikipia.
Her remarks came just hours after Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were said the youth causing chaos at funerals were not residents of Kasipul constituency but outsiders affiliated to some politicians.
The MP said he has been very keen on the matters in the last six months and he now wants it addressed.
“Those who bring insecurity to Kasipul constituency are outsiders. The youth involved are not residents of Kasipul constituency,” the MP said.
Rachuonyo South Police Commander Philiph Saera confirmed that incidences of attacks have been reported, saying the DPP has already recommended action on some of the cases.
He, however, said in some instances, youths allied to both political leaders have been found culpable in causing the clashes.
Ong’ondo urged other political aspirants to seek for votes peacefully and desist from using chaos to counter competitors.
