The National Liberal Party (NLP) has intensified pressure on the government, demanding immediate compensation for families affected by the deadly attacks in Mwingi North, Kitui County, while calling for the declaration of a national security emergency in the region.
Speaking at Nguni Market in Mwingi Central, NLP Secretary General Hon. Omondi K’Oyoo, on behalf of Party Leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, said the State must pay Ksh 5 million to each of the 14 bereaved families, citing failure by authorities to protect lives.
Hon. K’Oyoo anchored the demand on Article 26 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life, arguing that the government bears ultimate responsibility when citizens are killed under preventable circumstances.
“The families of the victims deserve justice and compensation. The right to life is non-negotiable, and when the State fails to protect it, it must be held accountable,” he said.
The party further escalated its demands by urging President William Ruto to invoke Article 58 of the Constitution and declare Mwingi North a National Security Emergency, warning that the situation risks spiraling into a full-blown crisis if left unchecked.
According to NLP, only the President, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), has the authority to take decisive action, including deploying the military to secure the volatile Tseikuru–Ukasi corridor and ordering a crackdown on those behind the attacks.
Addressing grieving families at the Kyuso Level 4 Hospital Mortuary, Hon. K’Oyoo delivered a hard-hitting message, stating that lasting peace cannot be achieved without justice.
“Peace without arrests is surrender. Peace without justice is a lie,” he declared, drawing applause from mourners who have been demanding swift action from the government.
Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has since formally written to President Ruto, calling for urgent intervention and the immediate declaration of a national emergency in Mwingi, as pressure mounts on the State to restore security and hold perpetrators accountable.
The renewed calls come amid growing outrage over insecurity in parts of Kitui County, where residents have repeatedly accused authorities of delayed response and inadequate protection against armed attackers.
