Samuel Tunai extends olive branch to Senator Stephen ole Ntutu, appeals for dialogue to end dispute

Former Narok North MP William ole Ntimama (left) speaks with Senator Stephen ole Ntutu during a requiem mass for Sikona Muntet, 29, who was allegedly shot dead by county rangers during last week’s demonstration. [Photo: Kipchumba Kemei/Standard]

Narok Governor Samuel Tunai has called on his critics to embrace dialogue and desist from inciting their supporters to lawlessness.

Speaking after a church service at Olorua Baptist Church Sunday, Tunai told Senator Stephen ole Ntutu to stop issuing ultimatums to the elected government.

Tunai called on the leaders to respect established institutions, like the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Senate and the Auditor General office who are investigating the corruption claim in the county.

“I want to appeal to leaders in the county to embrace dialogue and bring issues on the table so that we can find an amicable solution, this county belongs to all of us and we have responsibility to ensure peace prevails,” said Mr Tunai.

Mr Tunai who was accompanied by Narok East MP Lemanken Aramat, and area MCA Kipas Lengues, said the objectives of devolution will not be realised if leaders engage in unending politicking.

He said the county will be managed by the county integrated plan in executing development agenda of the county.

He said Narok County was rated the richest in the country but had not benefited a lot from its resources because corruption loopholes had not been sealed.

2017 election

He said the leaders must respect the choice made by the electorate in the last general election, and asked the losers to brace for another battle in 2017.

Tunai called on leaders to work together saying it would ensure the county makes developmental strides.

He said the county needs all leaders to work together, not to work apart and called on them to put aside their political differences for the sake of the people of Narok, and appealed for restrain of the supporters from acts of lawlessness as experienced last week.

 “History has proven that no meaningful development can be realized when leaders pull in different directions. I invite those who have been critical to my leadership to offer positive criticism and bring on board their ideas so that we can implement this for the good of our people,” said Tunai.

On Thursday, business in most part of the county were paralysed as residents held protests against the arrest of the county Senator and four members of the National Assembly.