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Tension briefly disrupted a burial ceremony in Kitui West today after Kitui County Senator Enock Kiio Wambua was heckled by mourners for making remarks they considered misleading regarding government responsibilities.
The incident occurred when Senator Kiio insisted that the installation of CCTV cameras in Kabati town was the mandate of the county government. His statement immediately sparked murmurs and open disagreement from mourners, who challenged the senator, accusing him of failing to understand the distinct roles of the national and county governments as outlined in Schedule Four of the Constitution of Kenya.
Amid the confusion, Kitui County Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Generali Fredrick Kimanga, took the opportunity to clarify the matter, firmly stating that national security functions including policing, surveillance, and the installation of CCTV systems are responsibilities of the national government, not the county government. His clarification was met with approval from the mourners, who felt the senator had misinformed the public.
According to the Constitution, national security functions fall under the national government a point mourners emphasized as they voiced their displeasure.
The confrontation momentarily halted proceedings, with several attendees urging leaders to familiarize themselves with constitutional functions before addressing matters of public concern.
The burial was for the late businessman David Ngii Kuvungwa, popularly known as Shabiki, whose tragic death has intensified calls for enhanced security in the fast-growing Kabati market.
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