Uasin gishu Leaders disown new boundaries exercise.

Leaders in Uasin Gishu County have opposed the Ministry of Interior’s introduction of new adminisrrative units in the region.

The leaders say the Dr Fred Matiang’i-led Ministry must halt the processes of introducing new boundaries in Uasin Gishu County.

Speaking in Moiben on Friday, leaders led by Governor Jackson Mandago said the introduction of new divisions and locations was done without public participation.

“As leaders of this county, we want to put it clear that we were not consulted, let alone the public,” said Mandago.

“For this reason, we have already petitioned (Cabinet Secretary for Interior) Matiang’i to stop that exercise,” adds Mandago.

“That business (of new boundaries) should stop. We need to come for a meeting where leaders and the public will agree on the modalities of the new (administrative) units.”

Uasin Gishu County Assembly Chief Whip, David Sing’oei, said the public have the right to be consulted on such matters as new boundaries.

“The Governor was not consulted, the Assembly was not consulted and definitely, the people of Uasin Gishu were left out.”

Member of County Assembly for Cheptiret/Kipchamo, Gilbert Tenai, said that the people of Uasin Gishu must give their opinions on how they want to have these administrative units. “…sadly, the people were not asked what they think about the new units.”

Politician Jonathan Bii, said: “The (Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commision) is the only lawful entity to conduct boundaries review.”

“…IEBC should be given space to undertake its duty, then public participation will be held for the public to present their opinions. The one by the Ministry of Interior is just illegal and ellicits questions.”