Uasin Gishu Needs Unity and Good Leadership

Senator Jackson Mandago of Uasin Gishu, who used to be the governor, has been told to stop being so divisive and confrontational. Critics are saying his behavior could mess up unity, accountability, and how democracy works in Uasin Gishu County and the wider Kalenjin community.

Human rights activist Kipkorir Ngetich said on Friday that Mandago, who's a big name in the region's politics, should put aside his own interests and act like a leader who brings people together. Ngetich thinks the country needs calm, inclusive leadership that focuses on getting things done, not political fights that split leaders and the people.

Stop Attacking the Current County Leaders

Ngetich didn't like that Mandago keeps attacking the current Uasin Gishu Governor, Jonathan Chelilim. He thinks these attacks are mean-spirited and based more on jealousy than real concern for doing things right. Ngetich said it's okay to criticize, but it should be based on facts and a desire to help the public.

Ngetich said, Oversight needs to be truthful andwell-intentioned. What's happening is a political game to weaken the current governor so someone else can grab power.

His Own Issues Raise Questions

The activist also wondered if Mandago should be pointing fingers when he's got his own problems. Ngetich said that it's risky to start political fights when you're facing criminal and ethical accusations because it can make people trust leaders even less.

He said it's confusing when someone talks about integrity while they're being investigated because it makes it harder for people to trust what they say.

Auditor-General Found Some Messy Stuff

Ngetich mentioned that the Auditor-General found some messed up finances while Mandago was governor. The reports showed lost money, fake deals, and possibly messing with the county's money system. These things are still on record and make Mandago's time as governor look bad.

Ngetich said these problems make people wonder about Mandago's leadership and if he should be accusing others of doing wrong.

Missed Opportunities When Money Was Good

Ngetich pointed out that Mandago was in charge when counties were getting tons of money after the 2010 Constitution. Counties were getting billions of shillings every year from the national government, plus what they made themselves.

But Ngetich said Uasin Gishu County still lost a lot of money because of shady deals which stopped people from getting important services and improvements.

Ngetich said, The people of Uasin Gishu need to know where their money went during that time. He added that the Auditor-General's worries are enough to make people doubt Mandago's integrity.

Questionable Deals and Bad Economic Moves

Ngetich also raised concerns about how assets from old local governments were supposedly moved around or gotten rid of when the county governments were starting up. He said if this is true, it could be a crime against the people of Uasin Gishu County.

Stop the Undemocratic Talk

Finally, the activist didn't like that Mandago has been telling people who want to be Members of Parliament or governor that he decides who wins elections and that they need his permission. Ngetich said this is dangerous, undemocratic, and messes with the voters' free will.

He said, No one person should decide election results in a democracy. This kind of talk scares people, promotes favoritism, and creates secret power structures that mess with democratic choices and the people's power.