Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula addressing students, teachers and parents during the Likuyani inter-school games and journalism competition at St Joseph's Luminous Secondary School on July 15, 2024
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Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has made a strong call for the suspension of the national dialogue on Kenya’s pressing issues.
He insists that resolving the disturbing case of the bodies found in a Nairobi dumpsite must take precedence. This call comes in light of the grim discovery of nine unidentified bodies at the Kware site in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi.
Savula, speaking at an inter-school cultural and journalism competition at St. Joseph's Luminous Secondary School in Likuyani sub-county, expressed his deep sorrow and concern over the horrific find.
He emphasized the need for immediate and independent international investigations to determine how these girls were killed, who was responsible, and the motives behind these brutal acts.
The bodies, found in sacks, were discovered at a dumpsite in the Kware area. The gruesome nature of the find has sent shockwaves through the community and the entire nation.
Deputy Governor Savula condemned the heinous act and highlighted the need for justice for the victims and their families.
"It's heartbreaking to see mutilated bodies dumped like this. The perpetrators of this heinous crime must be brought to justice," Savula said.
He voiced a lack of confidence in the National Police Service's ability to handle the investigation conclusively and called for independent international bodies to take over the investigation.
Savula did not stop at calling for international intervention. He also demanded the private prosecution of former Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindike.
Both officials, he argued, should be held accountable for their roles in the deaths of protesters during recent anti-government protests.
"The resignation of the Inspector General is not enough. Every Kenyan must be held responsible for their actions, especially those in positions of power," Savula asserted.
The discovery of the bodies and the subsequent call for suspension of the national dialogue have significant political implications.
The national dialogue, initiated by President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, aims to address various pressing issues affecting the country.
However, Savula's demand to halt these talks until the Kware bodies case is resolved highlights a rift in prioritizing national matters.
Raila Odinga defended the call for dialogue, stating that it would address crucial issues necessary for Kenya's betterment.
However, Savula's intervention suggests that certain matters, particularly those involving human lives and justice, should take precedence over political discussions.
The community's response to the Kware bodies case has been one of shock, grief, and demand for action.
Many residents of Nairobi and beyond have voiced their fears and concerns over the increasing number of missing persons and the apparent lack of safety in their neighborhoods.
The Azimio brigade, led by Raila Odinga, visited the scene where the bodies were found to show solidarity with the affected families and communities.
The fact that bodies could be disposed of in such a manner without immediate detection or intervention raises questions about the efficiency of law enforcement agencies and the overall safety of citizens.
Deputy Governor Savula's call for independent international investigations points to a lack of faith in local institutions.
This sentiment is shared by many Kenyans who feel that justice is often delayed or denied due to corruption, inefficiency, or political interference.
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