Six MPs warn of violence over 2012 polls

Six MPs from both PNU and ODM have predicted fresh violence if the constitution review process is not concluded before the 2012 General Election.

Mr Peter Kenneth (Gatanga), Dr Julius Kones (Konoin), Mburi Muiru (Tharaka), Barnabas Muturi (Kiharu), Elias Mbau (Maragua) and Thomas Mwandeghu (Wundanyi) said a repeat of the mayhem was inevitable unless new laws were adopted.

Speaking at a funds drive at Matakiri Secondary School in Tharaka District, the MPs said Kenyans would only feel at ease with each other after a new constitution is adopted.

Constitution

“We want a constitution that unites the nation, not one that benefits a few,” said Mr Kenneth, who is also Planning assistant minister.

Dr Kones said people were likely to fight if their problems were not addressed. “Even if we have a fair election, there will be violence if it is held under the current flawed constitution,” he said.

The MPs called for an end to political dynasties, urging colleagues to accommodate leaders from other tribes.

“Kenya’s leadership is not the domain of a few families,” said Mr Muiru.On a local tribunal to try violence suspects, the MPs vowed to shoot down the Bill when it goes to Parliament.

— KNA