Isiolo South MP Mohamed Tupi has accused the Isiolo County Government of orchestrating disruptions during President William Ruto’s recent development tour of the region.
Speaking to the press, the legislator alleged that the county administration was fully involved in organizing hecklers who disrupted speeches by leaders accompanying the president last Friday.
Tupi further claimed that some of the hecklers were not local youths but hired goons brought into the county ahead of the event to cause chaos.
“Some of these individuals were transported from outside Isiolo to create a scene. This was not a spontaneous act by locals but a well-planned scheme,” he asserted.
Calls for Fair Investigations
The MP urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to conduct a thorough probe into the incident instead of targeting innocent local youth.
He warned against arbitrary arrests, insisting that the real masterminds of the disruption should be identified and held accountable.
“Majority of the youths being targeted are innocent. It is not fair. We are saying no to this harassment,” Tupi stated firmly.
Counter-Accusations Surface
As tensions escalate, a section of Isiolo elders representing different communities have pointed fingers at the opposition, accusing them of sponsoring the hecklers.
According to the elders, the disruption was politically motivated and meant to embarrass the government.
“We have reason to believe that this was not just a local matter but had external political influence,” said one of the elders, adding that the event was supposed to focus on development rather than political theatrics.
President Ruto’s Development Tour
President Ruto was on the final leg of his development tour across Northern and North Eastern Kenya, having previously visited Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa counties.
The visit was aimed at assessing progress on various government projects and engaging with local leaders on economic and infrastructure development.
The incident in Isiolo, however, has overshadowed the tour, with the accusations and counter-accusations highlighting the deep political rifts in the county.
As investigations continue, the focus now shifts to whether authorities will identify and take action against the alleged orchestrators of the chaos.
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