The Kenya County Government Workers Union in Trans Nzoia has demanded accountability from County Secretary Truphosa Amere following a violent attack on county enforcement officers by machete-wielding goons during a clearance operation on disputed land.
The confrontation, which occurred during an operation to clear a road leading to the under-construction County Headquarters, left eight officers with deep cut wounds.
The union’s county chairman Samuel Kiboi condemned the incident, questioning why the officers were dispatched without proper legal backing or security support.
“Why did she authorize the officers to embark on such a risky mission without a court order or an eviction notice? They could have lost their lives in that confrontation," said Mr. Kiboi.
Kiboi further criticized the County Secretary for failing to involve police in the operation, calling the decision “irresponsible and reckless.
The land, which has been the subject of an ownership dispute between the county government and private developers, hosts the under-construction County Headquarters.
The injured officers, who were treated at various hospitals, are still nursing their wounds, while the assailants are yet to be brought to book.
Trans Nzoia West Sub-County Police Commander, Ngetich Kipkoech, confirmed that a report of assault and malicious damage to property had been filed.
“We have launched investigations into the matter. Those found culpable will face the full force of the law,” said Mr. Kipkoech.
The county government has not yet released an official statement addressing the incident or responding to the allegations against Secretary Amere.