Nyamira Governor Nyaribo calls youth for talks, counterpart Ole Lenku condemns county protests

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has called youth in Nyamira for talks, following the "Occupy County" demonstrations last Tuesday.

Speaking at Sironga, where he had visited to inspect the progress of the ongoing construction of Nyamira Industrial Park, Nyaribo requested the youth to meet him next Wednesday at Uhuru Gardens in Nyamira town for an engagement to resolve the ongoing demonstrations against his administration.

The thousands of youths who staged demonstrations at the county headquarters want the county government to address issues including a heavy wage bill, lack of development, unemployment, and stalled projects.

The youth have planned another round of "Occupy County" demonstrations for Tuesday.

Elsewhere in Kajiado, Governor Joseph Ole Lenku condemned the widespread violence and looting witnessed during the anti-government protests in the county.

Speaking at his county residence, Ole Lenku emphasized that the county leadership and security team will act decisively to prevent such violence in the future.  

He further expressed concerns that these incidents could disrupt inter-community relations and hinder the county's development agenda.

Ole Lenku subsequently advocated for dialogue to heal the country following the protests that escalated into violence, resulting in death and property loss

Ong’ata Rongai and Kitengela towns in Kajiado have borne the brunt of the protests, with reports of 3 to 5 deaths, multiple gunshot injuries and property damage estimated in the millions.