The National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula in a house session addressing the MPs/FILE
The National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged Members of Parliament from Baringo County to take a more proactive role in addressing the persistent insecurity affecting their region.
Speaking during the session of the house, he specifically addressed MPs Reuben Kiborek (Mogotio) and his colleagues, William Makilap ( Baringo North), William Kamket (Tiaty), Musa Sirma (Eldama Ravine), Richard Chematia ( Baringo South), Joshua Kiptoo (Baringo Central), and Charles Kamuren (Baringo East), East),urging them to use the parliamentary recess to engage closely with their constituents, especially the youth
“Go around your county and talk to those young people. Encourage them to stop wielding illegal firearms. It is those young men who vote for you, whom you use for both good and bad,” Wetang’ula said.
His remarks highlighted the critical role of community leadership in peacebuilding efforts, particularly in areas frequently affected by cattle rustling and ethnic clashes.
Wetang’ula pointed out that the MPs have a unique advantage, as they are both accessible to and respected by the local communities.
He stressed that local leaders could make a deeper impact than external security forces, who may not fully understand the dynamics on the ground.
“Some of those young men are your age, Kiborek, and I’m sure you can use your magic as a youth to get to them and talk to them,” he added, appealing directly to Hon. Reuben Kiborek, the youngest among the group.
He further challenged the lawmakers not to rely solely on national police or military interventions but instead to become agents of change and reconciliation.
“Don’t wait for police officers from Nairobi to come solve your problems; be the solution your people need, he said.