Trans Nzoia County residents have been urged to observe the government’s Covid-19 infection prevention guidelines, with cases rising steadily in the past few days. Speaking during the Mashujaa day fete, Trans Nzoia County Commissioner Sam Ojwang asked residents to follow the directives, saying they’ll be real mashujaas in doing so.
Ojwang condemned politicians, saying they are escalating the spread of the virus since they are holding campaign rallies. He urged politicians to stop public gatherings in order to tame its spread.
His sentiments were echoed by the deputy Governor of Trans Nzoia Stanley Kenei Tarus who claimed several residents are not
following the laid down health protocols, including wearing of masks in public places, washing hands among others.
On her part, Trans Nzoia County woman representative Janet Nangabo called upon all leaders to preach peace among the cosmopolitan communities in the County. She used the occasion to condemn some leaders who are already politicking instead of focusing on development they promised the electorate.
Moreover, some locals led by former deputy mayor Pius arap Kauka and former chief for Sinyereri in Kaplamai division, Cherangany sub county Sammy Kurgat received Presidential awards for being on the forefront in fighting
for unity among all the tribes within the County.
Trans Nzoia was embroiled in the tribal clashes of 1992 and 1997 and the two were instrumental in preaching peace as well as holding peace meetings in the region, preaching on the importance of peaceful co-existence.
Kauka was instrumental in brokering a truce between the two subtribes of the Sabaot and Bukusu, while chief Kurgat played an important role by holding barazas among different
communities as he advised them on the importance of staying in harmony
with each other.