{{The Kenyan Pokot tribal community has demanded an apology from Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni following claims he made recently that the Pokot have been stealing his livestock.}}
The comments have sparked outrage among leaders.
In off the cuff remarks during the inauguration of Mr Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya fourth president, Mr Museveni said the Pokot have been stealing his livestock.
“I thank the government of Kenya. They gave me a new MP from West Pokot to bring me here. Pokots have been stealing my cows. I have agreed with that MP. I want to ask President Uhuru to ensure that the people of West Pokot stop stealing my cows,” said President Museveni in Kiswahili, causing laughter.
The area along the Kenya-Uganda border is prone to cattle rustling.
Deputy President William Ruto promptly responded in Kiswahili saying: “I assure you that the people of West Pokot will stop stealing your cows,” adding that President Museveni’s words were made in jest.
Three MPs from West Pokot County did not take it lightly though and now want President Museveni to apologise for “demonising the whole community as thieves”.
NMG
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