Linturi, who is allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), spoke amid growing concerns over insecurity in parts of the county, where recent attacks have left families mourning and others counting heavy losses.
In the latest incident, armed bandits reportedly attacked villages in Makulubaine and Kaongo, killing two people and making away with more than 150 livestock.
Addressing the press, Linturi sharply criticised elected leaders from the region, accusing them of remaining silent despite the escalating crisis.
Addressing the press, Linturi sharply criticised elected leaders from the region, accusing them of remaining silent despite the escalating crisis.
He claimed that Members of Parliament, the county leadership, and even the senator have failed to speak out due to their close ties with the national government.
According to him, many leaders have allegedly been compromised through financial inducements, making them reluctant to advocate for the people they represent.
According to him, many leaders have allegedly been compromised through financial inducements, making them reluctant to advocate for the people they represent.
He argued that this has left residents exposed and without a strong voice to push for urgent intervention.
Linturi also took issue with the role of the national government, indirectly faulting the administration of President William Ruto for not doing enough to address insecurity in the region.
Linturi also took issue with the role of the national government, indirectly faulting the administration of President William Ruto for not doing enough to address insecurity in the region.
He further criticised Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing him of focusing more on political mobilisation rather than tackling the banditry menace affecting local communities.
He expressed doubts that Parliament would provide a solution, alleging bias and inaction within the institution.
He expressed doubts that Parliament would provide a solution, alleging bias and inaction within the institution.
Instead, Linturi revealed that the DCP has resolved to move to court to compel the government to fulfill its constitutional duty of protecting citizens.
“We will go to court to seek orders compelling the government to act and ensure the safety of Meru residents,” he said.
In addition to seeking government intervention, the planned legal case will also push for compensation for victims who have lost loved ones and property due to banditry.
“We will go to court to seek orders compelling the government to act and ensure the safety of Meru residents,” he said.
In addition to seeking government intervention, the planned legal case will also push for compensation for victims who have lost loved ones and property due to banditry.
Linturi urged affected residents to sign petition forms to support the case, saying the process of gathering evidence is already underway.
He further announced plans for peaceful demonstrations across the county once the petition is complete.
He further announced plans for peaceful demonstrations across the county once the petition is complete.
The protests are expected to last five days, during which residents will present their grievances to Deputy County Commissioners’ offices.
Despite the strong stance, Linturi emphasised that the demonstrations will remain peaceful unless provoked.
Despite the strong stance, Linturi emphasised that the demonstrations will remain peaceful unless provoked.
He expressed confidence that their legal and civic action would force authorities to take meaningful steps in addressing the long-standing insecurity in the region.
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