National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula asked Baringo County MPs to step up their efforts against local insecurity issues. During a House session, he spoke directly to lawmakers Reuben Kiborek, William Makilap, William Kamket, Musa Sirma, Richard Chematia, Joshua Kiptoo, and Charles Kamuren. The Speaker told them to use their upcoming break to connect with community members, especially young people.
Wetang'ula urged the MPs to convince the youth to stop using illegal guns. He reminded them that these same young people vote for them in elections. The Speaker emphasized how community leaders play a key role in building peace, especially in areas hit hard by cattle theft and fights between ethnic groups.
He pointed out that MPs have special influence because local people both trust and can easily talk to them. Wetang'ula believes hometown leaders can do more good than outside security teams, who might not grasp local issues well. He specifically called on Kiborek, the youngest MP in the group, to reach out to people his age.
The Speaker challenged these lawmakers not to wait for help from Nairobi police or military forces. Instead, he pushed them to become peacemakers themselves. Wetang'ula told them to take personal responsibility for fixing problems in their communities. He stressed that real solutions must come from within rather than from outsiders.
Wetang'ula urged the MPs to convince the youth to stop using illegal guns. He reminded them that these same young people vote for them in elections. The Speaker emphasized how community leaders play a key role in building peace, especially in areas hit hard by cattle theft and fights between ethnic groups.
He pointed out that MPs have special influence because local people both trust and can easily talk to them. Wetang'ula believes hometown leaders can do more good than outside security teams, who might not grasp local issues well. He specifically called on Kiborek, the youngest MP in the group, to reach out to people his age.
The Speaker challenged these lawmakers not to wait for help from Nairobi police or military forces. Instead, he pushed them to become peacemakers themselves. Wetang'ula told them to take personal responsibility for fixing problems in their communities. He stressed that real solutions must come from within rather than from outsiders.
