Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu Sues His Kitui Counterpart Charity Ngilu over Incitement
Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has taken his Kitui counterpart Charity Ngilu to court over her alleged incitement remarks that led to the torching of a truck ferrying charcoal from Kitui to Nairobi about two weeks ago.
Waititu wants the court to issue orders restraining Ngilu from uttering any statements in regards to the charcoal business and its transportation, pending the hearing of the application.
The Kiambu governor has further asked the court to order Ngilu to stop harassing motorists in the name of enforcing ban on charcoal business in Kitui.
“Ngilu’s speech was directed to inciting or producing lawless action and indeed produced action and the said motor vehicles were burnt,” said the governor.
Waititu also argues that businesses of some Kiambu residents have suffered as a result of Ngilu's orders.
Last week a group of Kitui residents blocked roads and burnt another vehicle belonging to a Kiambu trader. The car was carrying charcoal from Mwingi town.
The incidents came after Governor Ngilu banned charcoal business in her county in a bid to stop deforestation. She also reportedly asked residents to take action against those found violating the ban.
However, Waititu says this acts are a violation of article 40(1) of the Constitution. “This is a violation of article 39 and 47 of the Constitution,” he adds.
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Thank you Waititu for…
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Thank you Waititu for fighting to make Kitui a complete desert. Lazima watu Kiambu wauze charcoal and sand. The best charcoal comes from arid areas like Kitui and Makueni to name a few. What does Ngilu expect people from Kiambu to make money from - coffee only? There is no more land to grow coffee Madam Ngilu. We have to eat and sand and charcoal are our best money makers.
Governor Charity Ngilu has…
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Governor Charity Ngilu has every right to protect her county against those who care nothing about our environment. But she cannot incite people to burn other people's property. That's illegal and will not bring out the out come she intends. Why not use the police and the rule of law to prosecute those violating environment laws?
What if these people have…
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In reply to Governor Charity Ngilu has… by Mwororo (not verified)
What if these people have bribed their way into Kamba land? She is running short of choices.I say burn them all.
There are people who are not…
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There are people who are not qualified to be governors but they have their way with the masses, more like how you see a casanova preying on women. They have eyes but they don't see. Have ears but they don't hear.
So, are you saying Waititu…
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So, are you saying Waititu is right? Let people of Kiambu make profits at the expense of making Kitui a desert? I cannot believe Waititu and the other crazy guy who asked the Gikuyus to pick up machine guns before they go to get charcoal in Kitui! Kwani ni lazima Wagikuyu watumie nguvu kwa kila kitu to make money? Do you know how many Gikuyus have left their Kiambu and leave in Machakos or Kitui counties? Waititu don't start war. How many Kambas are in Kiambu doing business there? How many Luos are in Kiambu doing business there? Waititu must think proeprly before he throws his people to the same thing that happened in 2007
Deforestation chap chap!
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Deforestation chap chap!
Waititu, after listening to…
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Waititu, after listening to the song about the Kamba people, you must apologize to Charity Ngilu for your effort to ruin Kitui by cutting down trees turning the area into a desert.
Where are your scientists? With plenty of sunshine all year round, please make use of "solar energy" and save the trees.
https://youtu.be/b5Ny0QQ2Wkk
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