Mwingi North MP Musyimi Nzengu has defended Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu against claims she is fueling tribal conflict between communities in Kitui and Kiambu counties. Kiambu leaders on Saturday asked IG Joseph Boinnet to arrest Ngilu for inciting Kitui youth against businesspeople from other counties. Read: Arrest Ngilu, Kiambu residents demand after charcoal lorry burntHowever, Nzengu on Saturday said the Kiambu leaders acted out of emotions rather than sobriety and must be very careful over their actions and pronouncements. The Kiambu leaders included deputy governor James Nyoro, Limuru MP Peter Mwathi and Limuru Central MCA Joseph Kahenya. We do not what to aggravate the issue by making it an issue between Kitui county and Kiambu county or Kambas and Kikuyus,” said Nzengu.

Source: The Star February 11, 2018 13:07 UTC