MP: Government has lost moral authority

By Cyrus Ombati

NAIROBI, KENYA: Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo says the government has lost moral authority to continue ruling over the increasing state of insecurity.

Jirongo said on Tuesday either an individual or individuals in government with political interests know who is behind the continuous terror related incidents in the country.

“Truth be said, this government has lost the moral right to rule. Are we being conditions to expect an attack every Sunday?” posed Jirongo.

He addressed a press conference in Nairobi saying the scenario where it is becoming common to have military intervene in local security matters is very disturbing and urged Kenyans and especially the media to ask hard questions.

The legislator said he had information up to 38 separate explosions have occurred in the country since the 2010 referendum one that took place at Uhuru Park in Nairobi.

And of the explosions, which have left up to 50 people dead and dozens injured, police have been able to solve less than five, Jirongo said.

He said the failure by the security agencies to contain the incidents is neither connected to lack of equipment nor personnel but an intentional disconnect between the security agencies charged with protecting Kenyans.

He said he will raise the issue in Parliament but doubted if the House will deal with it effectively citing political interests.

Jirongo said the only remaining remedy is the media, which he urged should come out strongly and question the nature of the current dangerous happenings and ask if the leadership is serving the country truthfully.

“I ask our media to stop being cheerleaders as this country gets entangled in schemes that will surely hurt us all if not destroy the country,” said Jirongo.

He said the repeated involvement of military in internal security matters is unacceptable and a sign of failure by some officials in the government.

The MP said the recent killings of security agencies in Suguta, Garissa and other parts of the country is another indicator of failure by those charged with security matters.

“Some people are using elections as an excuse to injure, kill and maim innocent Kenyans. The government must explain.”

He argued sending of condolences seems to have become the order of the day and that of late, the political leaders no longer even send any.

Jirongo was reacting to the increasing incidents of insecurity in the country.