The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK)-Migori Chapter has raised an alarm over the escalating cases of political intolerance and violence being witnessed across Migori County and the country at large.
While addressing a training forum at the Migori Deliverance Church in Migori town, the EAK-Migori Chapter Chairperson, Bishop Charles Otigo, said that the church and the clergy under its umbrella are non-partisan towards any particular political group in the county.
Otigo explained that the political intolerance witnessed across the country, both at the national and the county levels, particularly during funerals, church services, public gatherings, and political rallies, has led to violence, disruption of events and hostile rhetoric.
The clergy disclosed that such actions undermine democratic space, erode public trust, and threaten peace as well as social cohesion.
There has been political violence in Migori County in recent times, where politicians have clashed in burial ceremonies, with a recent example pitting Migori Governor, Ochilo Ayacko, and Suna West Member of Parliament, Peter Masara, something that Otigo said portrayed the county in a bad light.
The EAK training forum also focused on leadership morals where those in leadership positions were urged to portray integrity, accountability and excellence in their spheres of influence.
“What we need in our society, and our leaders, is value-based leadership to address the rising cases of political intolerance for a better and peaceful society coexistence as we near the 2027 general election, “said Otigo.
Otigo also called upon the police to desist from using excessive force while responding to a political gathering and public events to safeguard human life.
Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK)-Migori Chapter Secretary Julius Nalamaye called upon the youth to desist from being used by politicians to settle their political scores, but rather urged them to register as voters to change the political landscape in the country.
He also urged the youth to use their strength, energy, influence and intelligence as an asset to build the society positively.
“It will be prudent if the youths exercised their civic duties as voters in the 2027 generation to actively and peacefully participate in reshaping our political landscape; by rooting out bad leadership to create an enabling environment for meaningful development, to eliminate corruption and tribalism,” said Nalamaye.
The church official, however, appealed to residents of Migori County to reject violence and protect the county’s long-standing reputation for resilience and communal harmony.
The clergy disclosed that the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya will continue and commit to promoting unity, ethical leadership, and peaceful coexistence across the county and the nation at large to make the society a better place.
The training also sought to equip leaders to live out their faith with integrity, accountability, and excellence within their spheres of influence.
According to the EAK alliance, strengthening value-based leadership in society has a direct impact on families, institutions, and society at large.
By Makokha Khaoya
