By J, KNA
Political leaders in the country have been urged to tone down their rhetoric and exercise tolerance with each other as they carry out their activities lest they incite the people into displeasure and turmoil.
Addressing faithful during a fund-raising event at St. Denis Catholic Church in Keore grounds, Nyakoe Ward, Kisii County over the weekend, Business community and political leaders underscored the importance of exercising caution in the political arena, ahead of 2027 polls.
A Nairobi based businessman, Gerald Kiriama, noted that political temperatures were rising and appealed to political leaders from both sides of the divide to wait for the right time to campaign.
“I urge you to be patient with each other and wait for the right time became we already have the government of the day,” he said.
Kiriama faulted the leaders who were telling residents to stay in government to benefit from development allocation, but shift faction during the 2027 elections.
He said it was important to make a decision early and take a firm stand instead of standing on the fence, or jumping ship in the last minute for what he termed as selfish interest.
The Businessman called upon Kisii residents to unite and speak with one voice during electioneering period, claiming that was the only way their voice would be heard.
He appealed to the relevant authorities to ensure all systems, including Schools, Social Health Insurance and infrastructure, were functioning well to uplift the country ‘s economy.
Kitutu Chache South area Legislator, Antony Kibagendi, claimed that empowerment activities were not being run well in the area, adding that residents needed economic support, including provision of car wash machines and motor cycles.
Kibagendi accused some leaders of defrauding the government of taxpayers’ money and called for their immediate resignation.
He explained that Omogusii community had united to ensure their votes were directed to the presidential candidate of their choice during the next general elections.
Victor Momanyi, from the Office of the President, urged local leaders, teachers and parents to unite in helping the learners get higher levels through discipline and hard work.
Noting that transitional classes suffered most, Momanyi said it was paramount that the form two class, which is the last cohort of the 8-4-4 system be given full support, to ensure they garner competitive grades.
“All the students should get as per their full potential for the good of county and country because according to my experience, those closing a system undergo many challenges if they don’t do well to move to the next level,” he said.
On capitation for schools, he urged Schools to increase enrolment, saying it translates to increase in capitation.