MCA Vows Action Following Increase In Kisii Murders

Kisii Member Of County Assembly in Nyacheki Ward Naftal Onkoba has announced a crucial step to be taken to end the shocking killings that have seen the region dominate headlines in recent weeks.

Speaking on Monday, January 16 during the burial of two daughters who were hacked to death by their father, Nelson Momanyi Ontita, Onkoba promised to table a motion about mental wellness policy at the county assembly when they will resume from its recess in February 2023.

Onkoba reiterated that mental health issue is a challenge that continues to plague the country, a challenge the government should look into and come up with an amicable solution before it spirals out of control.

Members of the public viewing the Bodies of the deceased daughters who were hacked to death by their father at Kiobegi village, Bobasi Sub County. /VIRALTEAKE.ELIZABETH ANGIRA

“The policy will help to curb mental health issues which are on the rise, "he said.

He recommended that the policy should involve community health workers who will be trained on how to identify people experiencing mental health issues.

Dorice Donya Aburi, Kisii County National, Member of the National Assembly, weighed in by urging the Ministry of Health and county government to ensure that all county health facilities have continuous mental health training and the provision of counselling support to members of the public.

She condemned the increase in murder cases in the Kisii region and called for immediate action to stern the menace.

Other political and religious leaders urged members of the public to seek advice from counsellors and church leaders whenever they disagree, instead of taking the law into their hands.

They also advised society to be watchful and pray for peace and harmony to prevail, especially among families.

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) was also in Kisii County to carry out an inquiry over the increased number of murder cases in the region in the last year.

Chief executive officer (CEO) Dr Benard Mogesa stated that the region has been in the limelight in the recent past over the killings, assuring that justice for the victims will prevail.

He expressed unhappiness on behalf of the commission regarding the violation of human rights. Article 26 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees every person the right to life and Article 26 (3) states that a person shall not be deprived of life intentionally, except to the extent authorised by the Constitution or other written law.

Police carry away bodies of two children found murdered and their bodies dumped in a maize farm in Kiobegi, Nyamache in Kisii. /DAILY NATION